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Active NPI 1558863464 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Eric Nelson , DO

Internal Medicine • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Nelson, DO is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since graduating from At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville in 2018, Dr. Nelson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1235 E CHEROKEE ST.

Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Citizens Memorial Healthcare and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1235 E Cherokee St

Springfield, MO 658042203

Telephone 4178202000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Mercy Clinic Hospitalists Facility NPI 1033181474

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Springfield, MO

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -14.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.2 Yrs
State Avg: 25.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
147 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (2747 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
56.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nelson (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (22.2 Years) 22.2 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
149 76 $156.00 $73.47
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
86 83 $225.00 $105.95
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
58 57 $421.00 $161.68
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
29 14 $224.00 $110.35
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
28 27 $286.00 $121.50

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-08-11
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MO 2021029585

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.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License OH 34.014279

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

Citizens Memorial Healthcare

None, Bolivar, MO 65613

Phone: 4173286631

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 20, 2021

Registered at 1235 E CHEROKEE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658042203 (Tel: 4178202000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 20, 2021

Registered at 1235 E CHEROKEE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658042203 (Tel: 4178202000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 20, 2021

Internal Medicine (License #34.014279 in OH)

NPI Profile Active March 07, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location March 07, 2018

Registered at 7007 POWERS BLVD, PARMA, OH 441295437 (Tel: 4407433000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 07, 2018

Registered at 7007 POWERS BLVD, PARMA, OH 441295437 (Tel: 4407433000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 07, 2018

Recorded as BENJAMIN NELSON, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 07, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 07, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558863464
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 07, 2018
Last Update: August 11, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1235 E Cherokee St

Springfield, MO 658042203

Phone: 4178202000

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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