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Benjamin Robert Thorn , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Somerville, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Benjamin Thorn, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Somerville, MA. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2012, Benjamin Thorn delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5 MIDDLESEX AVE.

Benjamin Thorn is affiliated with Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5 Middlesex Ave
Assembly Square Orthopedic Center

Somerville, MA 021451102

Telephone 6176651566
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Cambridge Health Alliance Facility NPI 1972782076

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Somerville, MA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs +3.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.3 Yrs
State Avg: 10.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
20 Specialists

Practicing in Somerville, MA (4746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
25.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
84.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thorn (14 Years) 14 Yrs
Somerville Specialty Average (10.3 Years) 10.3 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
348 58 $4.00 $0.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
286 184 $394.68 $78.05
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
77 56 $332.77 $60.56
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
73 61 $121.82 $26.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
37 37 $514.43 $95.83
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder
28 28 $1549.04 $195.19
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views
14 11 $114.86 $25.63

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MA PA4765

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.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License RI CPA00648

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

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts Inc

81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 019702714

Phone: 9783542551

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts Inc

Salem Hospital Medical Staff Office, Salem, MA 019702714

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts Inc

1 Hutchinson Dr, Danvers, MA 019233748

Phone: 9787396950

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

30 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1013278621

Registered Nurse

Elizabeth Steinheider , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023147386

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Lianne Lucontoni , R, N

Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care

NPI 1023541042
Dr. Rajandeep Paik , MD

Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

NPI 1043599772

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Christie Mcbrayer , LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

NPI 1043652266

Licensed Practical Nurse

Dr. Claire Stampfer , MD

Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

NPI 1053485094

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 03, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 03, 2014

Registered at 5 MIDDLESEX AVE, ASSEMBLY SQUARE ORTHOPEDIC CENTER, SOMERVILLE, MA 021451102 (Tel: 6176651566)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 03, 2014

Registered at 5 MIDDLESEX AVE, ASSEMBLY SQUARE ORTHOPEDIC CENTER, SOMERVILLE, MA 021451102 (Tel: 6176651566)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 03, 2014

Recorded as BENJAMIN THORN, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 03, 2014

Physician Assistant (License #PA4765 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 16, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497000434
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 16, 2012
Last Update: March 03, 2014
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

5 Middlesex Ave, Assembly Square Orthopedic Center

Somerville, MA 021451102

Phone: 6176651566

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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