Dr. Benjamin Zerngast , MD
Anesthesiology • Tacoma, WA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Benjamin Zerngast, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1996, Dr. Zerngast delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1717 S J ST.
Dr. Zerngast is affiliated with Franciscan Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure in chest with 1 lung ventilation. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1717 S J St
Tacoma, WA 984054933
Medicare Profile & Education
University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry
1996
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Tacoma, WA
Practicing in Tacoma, WA (1746 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
36620
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
|
16 | 16 | $127.00 | $42.42 |
|
00731
Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
|
12 | 12 | $1105.00 | $136.69 |
|
00541
Anesthesia for procedure in chest with 1 lung ventilation
|
11 | 11 | $3415.45 | $501.41 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Franciscan Medical Group
1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 984054933
Phone: 2534266341
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Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1717 S J ST, TACOMA, WA 984054933 (Tel: 2534266625)
Registered at 11808 NORTHUP WAY, SUITE W-120, BELLEVUE, WA 980051936 (Tel: 4252841547)
Recorded as BENJAMIN ZERNGAST, MD
Anesthesiology (License #MD00038551 in WA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
11808 Northup Way, Suite W-120
Bellevue, WA 980051936
Phone: 4252841547
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