Active NPI 1922021724 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin S Ulmer , MD

Anesthesiology • Augusta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Ulmer, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Augusta, GA. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1987, Dr. Ulmer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1120 15TH ST DEPT OF.

Dr. Ulmer is affiliated with Wellstar Medical Group Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy, anesthesia for electroshock therapy, insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1120 15th St Dept Of

Augusta, GA 309126302

Telephone 7067213871

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Georgia Regent University Facility NPI 1548676026

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Augusta, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

39 Yrs +19.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.2 Yrs

State Avg: 25.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

188 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, GA (1464 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

83.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ulmer (39 Years) 39 Yrs

Augusta Specialty Average (19.2 Years) 19.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	149	140	$703.05	$114.68
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy	110	12	$367.86	$58.12
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	27	27	$210.59	$44.56
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	26	25	$907.31	$152.08
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	19	19	$1287.00	$231.28
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	17	16	$525.59	$82.37
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	14	14	$1098.29	$177.46
00862 Anesthesia for procedure on upper urinary tubes or removal of kidney for transplant	12	12	$1283.33	$209.68
00912 Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope	11	11	$698.18	$114.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	142	134	$436.06	$106.24
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	52	50	$250.00	$42.91
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	31	30	$660.65	$163.45
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	25	21	$321.60	$77.11
01844 Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt	18	17	$608.89	$151.46
00912 Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope	18	16	$444.44	$110.67
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	17	17	$832.94	$208.11
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest	16	16	$892.50	$203.60
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	13	13	$1021.54	$256.39
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	11	11	$563.64	$128.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	56	55	$659.67	$53.54
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	50	50	$984.79	$67.00
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	29	29	$453.97	$109.93
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	28	27	$678.98	$70.04
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	23	22	$262.17	$42.80
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	23	23	$820.93	$75.78
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	22	22	$1049.95	$68.58
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	22	22	$1946.20	$166.90
01844 Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt	18	17	$1513.64	$141.10
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	17	15	$867.62	$89.60
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	17	17	$583.53	$146.97
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	16	16	$1296.94	$119.14
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	14	14	$1308.50	$189.25
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	14	14	$1421.96	$157.18
00914 Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope	13	13	$1074.88	$104.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	224	223	$558.19	$55.42
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	152	138	$580.46	$67.47
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	88	88	$663.58	$76.17
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy	67	11	$488.43	$57.27
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	59	58	$566.19	$66.29
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	33	32	$1385.76	$165.76
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	23	22	$779.78	$89.80
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	23	23	$1404.35	$150.66
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	23	22	$879.57	$100.62
00732 Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope	18	14	$798.06	$93.39
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	15	15	$2017.33	$213.16
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	13	13	$568.85	$63.77
00912 Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope	12	12	$828.75	$97.99
00873 Anesthesia for shock wave therapy for urinary system stones without water bath	12	12	$779.17	$90.79
00914 Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope	12	12	$864.17	$98.51
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	12	12	$1105.00	$126.28
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	11	11	$741.82	$86.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	150	138	$585.37	$68.89
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	100	100	$544.00	$53.41
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy	97	17	$474.07	$55.98
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	68	68	$557.50	$64.97
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	62	61	$1440.89	$168.40
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	51	51	$666.67	$78.55
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	41	40	$584.63	$67.95
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	39	37	$2057.44	$253.17
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	34	34	$1360.00	$162.00
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	26	26	$827.12	$99.49
00532 Anesthesia for central vein access	22	22	$784.32	$92.70
00912 Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope	21	20	$777.14	$91.13
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	18	17	$727.22	$84.46
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	18	18	$1350.56	$158.28
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	17	15	$715.00	$84.61
00873 Anesthesia for shock wave therapy for urinary system stones without water bath	16	14	$807.50	$92.90
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	15	15	$991.67	$120.55
00630 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine	15	14	$1224.00	$143.89
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	14	14	$837.86	$100.44
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	13	13	$568.85	$66.00
00914 Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope	11	11	$850.00	$103.31
01210 Anesthesia for other procedure on hip joint	11	11	$1050.91	$128.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	221	206	$602.31	$70.00
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	160	154	$549.31	$64.08
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	108	108	$537.55	$54.03
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy	87	16	$494.37	$58.99
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	70	70	$650.86	$75.98
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	63	61	$1462.54	$160.62
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	35	34	$1989.00	$225.82
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	34	33	$1295.00	$147.97
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	31	30	$614.19	$69.28
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	21	21	$845.95	$99.38
00912 Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope	20	20	$777.75	$91.30
00532 Anesthesia for central vein access	15	15	$804.67	$95.44
00873 Anesthesia for shock wave therapy for urinary system stones without water bath	15	13	$838.67	$99.43
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	13	13	$666.92	$76.16
00914 Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope	11	11	$880.91	$103.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	153	135	$498.89	$66.89
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	106	105	$429.81	$60.96
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	106	106	$481.93	$49.97
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy	80	16	$455.81	$57.46
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	72	72	$570.21	$75.75
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	47	46	$1053.46	$145.54
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	35	35	$1577.36	$212.06
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	32	31	$710.55	$96.57
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	28	28	$1147.50	$157.02
00914 Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope	22	21	$703.18	$99.77
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	18	15	$628.06	$84.40
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	17	16	$522.50	$66.43
00873 Anesthesia for shock wave therapy for urinary system stones without water bath	15	13	$663.00	$93.44
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	15	15	$552.50	$69.76
00532 Anesthesia for central vein access	15	15	$597.83	$88.41
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	12	12	$1352.92	$193.97
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	12	12	$1236.04	$192.49
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	12	12	$350.00	$42.33
00912 Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope	11	11	$888.64	$96.85
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	11	11	$757.27	$98.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	369	364	$308.10	$71.95
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	193	181	$284.29	$67.27
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	44	41	$714.77	$174.33
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	37	37	$678.91	$158.79
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy	29	12	$230.09	$54.98
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	26	25	$547.60	$129.28
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	26	26	$1039.62	$238.10
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	26	25	$699.62	$162.76
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	25	25	$833.00	$185.69
00912 Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope	23	20	$443.52	$90.81
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	23	21	$286.41	$65.22
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	18	17	$377.78	$82.93
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	18	17	$382.50	$92.59
00532 Anesthesia for central vein access	17	17	$377.50	$90.00
00873 Anesthesia for shock wave therapy for urinary system stones without water bath	14	14	$403.75	$96.34
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	14	14	$350.00	$49.14
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	11	11	$367.05	$87.73
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement	11	11	$869.32	$209.51
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	11	11	$397.95	$92.22
00830 Anesthesia for other repair of lower abdomen hernia (1 year or older)	11	11	$482.95	$114.01

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-07-21

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License SC 15455

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207LP2900X

State License SC 15455

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

TL4145 (SC)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rrb

050018300 (SC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

989 Saint Sebastian Way, Augusta, GA 309120004

Phone: 7067212171

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 309120004

Phone: 7067218623

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

5150 Stilesboro N W Rd, Kennesaw, GA 301527742

Phone: 7704248222

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 22, 2022

Registered at 1120 15TH ST DEPT OF, AUGUSTA, GA 309126302 (Tel: 7067213871)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 22, 2022

Anesthesiology (License #15455 in SC)

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NPI Profile Active November 29, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 29, 2007

Registered at 302 UNIVERSITY PKWY, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY, AIKEN, SC 298016302 (Tel: 8036415489)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 29, 2007

Registered at P O BOX 7397, AIKEN, SC 298047397 (Tel: 3365531659)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 29, 2007

Recorded as BENJAMIN ULMER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 29, 2007

Anesthesiology (License #15455 in SC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 25, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1922021724

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 25, 2006

Last Update: July 22, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

P O Box 7397

Aiken, SC 298047397

Phone: 3365531659

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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