Active NPI 1558349381 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Bennett Terrence So , MD

Internal Medicine • Laurel, MD

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Bennett So, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Laurel, MD. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. So delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8317 CHERRY LN.

Dr. So is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8317 Cherry Ln

Laurel, MD 207074830

Telephone 3017760070

Fax 3017257817

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Luis A. Casas, M.d., Llc Facility NPI 1689852220

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Laurel, MD

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs -1.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.3 Yrs

State Avg: 28.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

40 Specialists

Practicing in Laurel, MD (4114 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

35.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

63.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. So (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Laurel Specialty Average (31.3 Years) 31.3 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
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	390	370	$491.00	$176.01
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	128	126	$331.00	$133.40
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	54	49	$599.00	$216.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	398	386	$491.00	$183.67
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	162	161	$331.00	$137.60
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	69	65	$599.00	$226.54
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	13	13	$261.00	$121.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	244	241	$451.00	$187.62
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	140	136	$491.00	$208.44
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	121	120	$329.00	$139.29
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	72	64	$599.00	$230.51
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	55	55	$331.00	$140.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	413	237	$15.00	$2.99
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	358	222	$20.00	$7.75
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	355	221	$25.00	$10.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	341	215	$201.64	$110.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	281	198	$143.24	$80.07
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	260	155	$20.00	$9.71
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	205	162	$30.00	$13.39
85610 Blood test, clotting time	134	21	$10.00	$4.29
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	130	22	$43.85	$18.92
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	101	100	$453.93	$195.08
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	75	73	$506.31	$215.05
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	65	52	$30.00	$16.80
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	56	56	$340.79	$144.35
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	54	49	$15.00	$5.78
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	54	49	$15.00	$5.18
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	46	45	$50.00	$16.36
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	43	43	$65.00	$19.31
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	39	37	$623.00	$237.39
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	38	38	$147.11	$123.38
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	33	31	$338.03	$146.32
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	32	31	$55.00	$29.60
81003 Automated urinalysis test	27	23	$10.00	$2.25
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	25	$94.44	$50.47
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	19	15	$40.00	$18.39
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	19	15	$20.00	$8.46
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	17	16	$30.00	$15.08
0011A Adm sarscov2 100mcg/0.5ml1st	16	16	$71.25	$43.18
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	15	12	$65.67	$61.45
0012A Adm sarscov2 100mcg/0.5ml2nd	13	13	$70.00	$43.18
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	12	12	$300.00	$225.36
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	11	11	$400.00	$305.16
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	11	11	$77.73	$45.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	515	260	$15.00	$2.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	403	263	$137.34	$70.13
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	399	239	$33.37	$10.44
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	397	241	$28.46	$7.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	396	245	$196.60	$103.20
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	269	151	$30.04	$9.62
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	234	167	$40.04	$13.26
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	123	30	$48.29	$22.59
85610 Blood test, clotting time	122	29	$12.83	$4.24
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	73	56	$25.14	$5.73
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	70	54	$12.50	$5.14
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	70	58	$86.43	$42.93
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	62	49	$42.10	$16.70
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	59	59	$65.00	$19.17
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	58	47	$94.14	$82.02
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	43	36	$62.56	$48.99
81003 Automated urinalysis test	42	37	$12.74	$2.23
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	41	38	$50.98	$18.36
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	36	36	$135.00	$126.99
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	34	30	$67.35	$29.44
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	33	32	$30.00	$18.07
G2012 Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic	32	30	$25.00	$15.70
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	27	12	$40.00	$14.96
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	26	19	$49.62	$18.30
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	22	22	$85.00	$60.98
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	19	18	$400.00	$267.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$294.23	$170.73
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	13	12	$41.54	$15.01
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	12	11	$300.00	$201.42
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	12	12	$75.00	$45.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	827	333	$15.00	$2.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	621	319	$215.00	$112.88
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	546	294	$45.00	$11.48
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	536	298	$40.00	$8.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	432	298	$155.00	$77.50
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	363	192	$45.00	$10.57
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	264	189	$55.00	$14.58
85610 Blood test, clotting time	221	35	$15.00	$4.28
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	213	36	$55.00	$24.24
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	129	93	$60.00	$18.30
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	114	114	$30.00	$17.82
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	109	109	$79.91	$57.28
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	102	95	$60.00	$18.33
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	82	69	$90.00	$32.23
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	64	64	$135.00	$126.06
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	62	62	$65.00	$20.03
81003 Automated urinalysis test	47	36	$15.00	$2.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	42	41	$100.00	$46.37
G0447 Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes	31	16	$35.00	$27.81
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	30	15	$35.00	$16.22
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	28	25	$429.46	$250.49
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	27	22	$65.00	$20.03
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	26	23	$313.85	$177.56
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	25	22	$285.00	$152.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$315.00	$171.16
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	21	20	$30.00	$17.82
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	18	18	$35.00	$6.29
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	17	17	$15.00	$3.41
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	14	12	$55.00	$16.41
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	13	11	$40.00	$9.82
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	13	13	$270.77	$191.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	707	304	$15.00	$2.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	551	280	$215.00	$114.36
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	482	267	$45.00	$12.75
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	472	266	$40.00	$9.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	420	294	$155.00	$77.69
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	326	169	$45.00	$11.71
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	232	170	$55.00	$16.20
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	129	127	$30.00	$22.04
85610 Blood test, clotting time	123	37	$15.00	$4.75
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	121	119	$69.83	$52.96
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	118	38	$55.00	$23.29
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	114	108	$60.00	$18.34
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	111	80	$60.00	$20.33
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	102	85	$90.00	$35.82
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	80	80	$135.00	$124.76
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	64	64	$65.00	$22.26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	60	57	$100.00	$47.24
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	51	45	$475.00	$244.09
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	51	16	$5.00	$1.79
G0447 Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes	39	27	$35.00	$27.27
81003 Automated urinalysis test	37	37	$15.00	$2.64
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	34	11	$40.00	$18.90
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	31	28	$345.00	$169.86
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	25	25	$30.00	$22.04
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	22	22	$285.00	$154.71
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	21	17	$40.00	$10.91
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	21	20	$15.00	$3.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$315.00	$176.97
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	19	18	$40.00	$10.23
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	17	15	$65.00	$20.95
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	16	16	$115.00	$105.59
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	16	14	$35.00	$7.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	424	309	$155.00	$77.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	380	227	$215.24	$112.76
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	373	236	$15.00	$2.93
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	267	182	$40.00	$10.39
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	256	172	$45.00	$12.67
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	129	91	$45.00	$12.51
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	119	112	$60.00	$18.16
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	103	82	$55.00	$13.08
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	100	99	$30.00	$27.37
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	79	79	$51.96	$46.48
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	66	53	$60.00	$22.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	62	58	$100.00	$46.69
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	50	11	$5.00	$1.80
85610 Blood test, clotting time	48	35	$15.00	$5.07
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	48	36	$55.00	$21.67
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	42	42	$135.00	$123.09
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	40	35	$15.00	$3.43
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	35	31	$475.00	$245.46
G0447 Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes	34	24	$35.00	$27.14
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	29	29	$25.34	$19.25
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	28	27	$40.00	$11.20
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	25	25	$30.00	$27.37
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	24	12	$35.00	$16.11
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	22	22	$90.00	$39.80
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	22	22	$65.00	$24.73
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	20	20	$195.00	$181.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$315.00	$174.61
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level	18	15	$30.00	$4.79
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	18	18	$345.00	$173.80
81003 Automated urinalysis test	17	16	$15.00	$3.02
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	13	13	$105.38	$93.52
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	12	12	$281.67	$185.95
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	11	11	$65.00	$24.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MD D0054488

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, Inc

1000 E Eager St, Baltimore, MD 212025533

Phone: 4105229800

Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, Inc

5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 210442912

Phone: 4108844644

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Luis Casas , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1588642326

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 02, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 02, 2009

Registered at 8317 CHERRY LN, LAUREL, MD 207074830 (Tel: 3017760070)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 02, 2009

Registered at 8317 CHERRY LN, LAUREL, MD 207074830 (Tel: 3017760070)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 02, 2009

Recorded as BENNETT SO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 02, 2009

Internal Medicine (License #D0054488 in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558349381

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 03, 2006

Last Update: December 02, 2009

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8317 Cherry Ln

Laurel, MD 207074830

Phone: 3017760070

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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