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Derek B Benz , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Derek Benz, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2020, Derek Benz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2725 S CRUTCHER AVE.

Derek Benz maintains professional affiliations with Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities, Cherry Health Center, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2725 S Crutcher Ave

Springfield, MO 658043837

Telephone 0000000000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Vitavia Llc Facility NPI 1821009697

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Springfield, MO

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs -3.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 9.8 Yrs
State Avg: 10.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
235 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (1802 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
11.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
78.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benz (6 Years) 6 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (9.8 Years) 9.8 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
2,640 30 $0.35 $0.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
106 83 $268.08 $100.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
85 75 $163.31 $71.10
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
74 60 $14.40 $8.65
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
38 36 $234.47 $54.70
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
30 30 $270.00 $101.34
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
14 14 $1467.90 $162.90
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
13 13 $109.35 $35.60
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views
12 12 $63.00 $16.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-03-21
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MO 2021006539

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID State License
2021006539 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

2115 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042236

Phone: 4178203905

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 658042203

Cherry Health Center, Llc

607 W Battlefield St, Springfield, MO 658074123

Phone: 4178692000

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

3050 E River Bluff Blvd, Ozark, MO 657218807

Phone: 4178205610

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Caitlin Smedema , OTR, L

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1003112111

Occupational Therapist Registered, L

Karen Anderko

Case Manager/Care Coordinator

NPI 1003129271
Alexia Bustamante

Behavior Analyst

NPI 1003307851
Nathen Wright

Counselor

NPI 1003313149
Elizabeth Jones

Massage Therapist

NPI 1003345653
Vannadaniel Chor

Community Health Worker

NPI 1003406216

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location March 21, 2025

Registered at 2725 S CRUTCHER AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658043837 (Tel: 0000000000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 21, 2025

Registered at 2725 S CRUTCHER AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658043837

NPI Profile Active February 24, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location February 24, 2021

Registered at 1741 S 15TH ST, OZARK, MO 657219030 (Tel: 4172692215)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 24, 2021

Registered at 5100 N TOWNE CENTRE DR, OZARK, MO 657217479 (Tel: 4177305510)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 24, 2021

Recorded as DEREK BENZ, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 24, 2021

Physician Assistant (License #2021006539 in MO)

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 24, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033703624
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 24, 2021
Last Update: March 21, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2725 S Crutcher Ave

Springfield, MO 658043837

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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