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Dr. Benjamin Thomas Smith , MD

Internal Medicine • La Crosse, WI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Smith, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in La Crosse, WI. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2017, Dr. Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1836 SOUTH AVE.

Dr. Smith is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1836 South Ave

La Crosse, WI 546015429

Telephone 6087827300
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Gundersen Clinic Ltd Facility NPI 1851343115

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in La Crosse, WI

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -8.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.6 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
112 Specialists

Practicing in La Crosse, WI (2181 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
38.4% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Smith (9 Years) 9 Yrs
La Crosse Specialty Average (17.6 Years) 17.6 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
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
283 264 $577.00 $169.41
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
118 118 $393.09 $128.24
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
25 25 $634.60 $207.93
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
22 15 $206.14 $77.68

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-10
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License WI 85562

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 WY 14270A

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 UT 10970484-1205

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

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc

1836 S Ave, La Crosse, WI 546015429

Phone: 6087837300

Secondary Practice Locations

214 E 23rd St

Cheyenne, WY 820013748

Phone: 3074326629

30 N 1900 E, Room 4c104

Salt Lake City, UT 841320002

Phone: 8015817606

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Jessica Thesing , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003090507

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1003167909

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

NPI 1003201427
Julie Sonsalla , APNP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1003285511

Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber

Laura Klingbeil

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1003293713
Susan Sorrentino , RN

Registered Nurse - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

NPI 1003313610

Registered Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 10, 2025

Registered at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 546015429 (Tel: 6087827300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 10, 2025

Registered at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 546015429 (Tel: 6087827300)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 10, 2025

Internal Medicine (License #14270A in WY)

📍
Updated Practice Location November 02, 2022

Registered at 214 E 23RD ST, CHEYENNE, WY 820013748 (Tel: 3074326629)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address November 02, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 20970, CHEYENNE, WY 820037020 (Tel: 3076342273)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address October 22, 2018

Registered at 30 N 1900 E RM 4C116, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841320002 (Tel: 8015812121)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 22, 2018

Internal Medicine (License #10970484-1205 in UT)

NPI Profile Active April 25, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 25, 2017

Registered at 30 N 1900 E, ROOM 4C104, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841320002 (Tel: 8015817606)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address April 25, 2017

Registered at 1444 ROSEWOOD CT, NEW BRIGHTON, MN 551125585 (Tel: 6513985718)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 25, 2017

Recorded as BENJAMIN SMITH, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 25, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 25, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720513971
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 25, 2017
Last Update: June 10, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1836 South Ave

La Crosse, WI 546015429

Phone: 6087827300

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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