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Active NPI 1639841190 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Christopher Benn , PA

Physician Assistant • Columbia, MD

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Christopher Benn, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Columbia, MD. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, Christopher Benn delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5900 CEDAR LN.

Christopher Benn is affiliated with Patient First Maryland Medical Group Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep), x-ray of chest, 2 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5900 Cedar Ln

Columbia, MD 210443635

Telephone 4437184067
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Columbia, MD

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -9.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 14.8 Yrs
State Avg: 11.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
76 Specialists

Practicing in Columbia, MD (3255 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
18.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
64.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benn (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Columbia Specialty Average (14.8 Years) 14.8 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
198 189 $205.51 $80.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
123 120 $306.00 $112.81
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)
74 74 $58.00 $15.98
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views
70 69 $39.30 $9.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
62 62 $248.00 $99.18
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
61 61 $64.00 $34.05
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
48 48 $13.00 $8.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
48 48 $352.00 $149.35
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza
48 48 $103.00 $64.40
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated
45 43 $37.00 $3.94
80047 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, ionized)
45 45 $64.00 $13.46
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count
43 43 $37.00 $7.61
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus
34 17 $62.00 $16.22
81002 Urinalysis, manual test
23 23 $25.00 $3.41
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
21 21 $151.00 $12.80
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
15 13 $125.40 $50.46
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
12 12 $40.00 $9.65

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-11-11
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MD C0008177

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Patient First Maryland Medical Group Pllc

2855 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, MD 206012807

Phone: 2404271926

Patient First Maryland Medical Group Pllc

726 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 208521133

Phone: 2402380411

Patient First Maryland Medical Group Pllc

13671 Georgia Ave, Aspen Hill, MD 209065214

Phone: 2405140000

Patient First Maryland Medical Group Pllc

10210 Reisterstown Rd, Owings Mills, MD 211173606

Phone: 4109026776

Patient First Maryland Medical Group Pllc

1110 Annapolis Rd, Odenton, MD 211131602

Phone: 4433513917

Patient First Maryland Medical Group Pllc

21044 Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 208764132

Phone: 2402385432

Patient First Maryland Medical Group Pllc

5900 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 210443635

Phone: 4437184067

Patient First Maryland Medical Group Pllc

8105 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 211223905

Phone: 4435730564

Patient First Maryland Medical Group Pllc

9000 Woodyard Rd, Clinton, MD 207354206

Phone: 2405463428

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Nancy Doong , PA-C

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address November 11, 2021

Registered at 5000 COX RD, GLEN ALLEN, VA 230609263 (Tel: 8048224355)

NPI Profile Active October 04, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 04, 2021

Registered at 5900 CEDAR LN, COLUMBIA, MD 210443635 (Tel: 4437184067)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 04, 2021

Registered at 1926 CLUB RD, STEVENSON, MD 211532035 (Tel: 4104866007)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 04, 2021

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BENN, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 04, 2021

Physician Assistant (License #C0008177 in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 04, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639841190
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 04, 2021
Last Update: November 11, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5000 Cox Rd

Glen Allen, VA 230609263

Phone: 8048224355

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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