Dr. Ben Shofty , MD
Neurological Surgery • Houston, TX
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Ben Shofty has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Ben Shofty, MD was a registered Neurological Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. Throughout an active medical career spanning 8 years, Dr. Shofty provided care at the practice location at ONE BAYLOR PLAZA until profile deactivation on 2021-05-28.
Dr. Shofty was affiliated with University Of Utah Surgical Services and accepted Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options were offered for eligible patients.
Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service;, established patient outpatient office visit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
One Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2013
✓ Accepts Assignment
Telehealth Services Available
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Houston, TX
Practicing in Houston, TX (703 Statewide)
✓ Offers Virtual Consultations
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
G2212
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or
|
41 | 23 | $93.73 | $29.76 |
|
99215
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
|
19 | 18 | $609.24 | $131.55 |
|
G2211
Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
|
15 | 14 | $36.74 | $15.69 |
|
99205
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
|
13 | 13 | $857.84 | $172.50 |
|
61885
Insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to single electrode array
|
13 | 13 | $2316.47 | $527.02 |
|
61886
Insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays
|
12 | 12 | $3590.03 | $811.01 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2022-08-28NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
University Of Utah Surgical Services
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 841320100
Phone: 8015812121
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Internal Medicine
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Neurological Surgery (License #12872768-1252 in UT)
Registered at ONE BAYLOR PLAZA, HOUSTON, TX 77030 (Tel: 7137985928)
Registered at ONE BAYLOR PLAZA, HOUSTON, TX 77030 (Tel: 7137985928)
Recorded as BEN SHOFTY, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Record deactivated on May 28, 2021
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at ONE BAYLOR PLAZA, HOUSTON, TX 77030 (Tel: 7137985928)
Registered at ONE BAYLOR PLAZA, HOUSTON, TX 77030 (Tel: 7137985928)
Recorded as BEN SHOFTY, MD, PHD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
One Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 7137985928
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