Provider Profile
Benjamin R. Plahtinsky, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Benjamin Plahtinsky
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Benjamin R. Plahtinsky, PA-C practices in Chattanooga, TN. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in emergency medicine. Medicare claims data shows Benjamin provided 15,047 services to 1,338 patients.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (423) 493-5220
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2205 MCCALLIE AVE SUITE 102
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
15,047 services · 1,338 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
371 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
219 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
79 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
50 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
43 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
38 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
38 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
27 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
24 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
12 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other physician assistants in Chattanooga 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Plahtinsky?
Dr. Plahtinsky is a physician assistant in Chattanooga, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Plahtinsky's address?
Dr. Plahtinsky is listed at 2205 MCCALLIE AVE SUITE 102, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Plahtinsky?
The number on file is (423) 493-5220. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Plahtinsky?
Dr. Plahtinsky's National Provider Identifier is 1962426551. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Plahtinsky train?
Dr. Plahtinsky attended Other, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Plahtinsky have?
Dr. Plahtinsky has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Plahtinsky perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Plahtinsky performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of knee, 1-2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Plahtinsky's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Plahtinsky. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.