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- 2205 Mccallie Ave, Suite 102, Chattanooga, TN 37404
About 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. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. NPI 1962426551 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Contact Information
- (423) 493-5220
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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 | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
371 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
219 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
79 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
50 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
43 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
38 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
38 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
27 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
24 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 Benjamin R. Plahtinsky?
Benjamin R. Plahtinsky is a physician assistant in Chattanooga, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
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What is Benjamin R. Plahtinsky's address?
Benjamin R. 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.
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How can I make an appointment with Benjamin R. Plahtinsky?
The number on file is (423) 493-5220. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Benjamin R. Plahtinsky?
Benjamin R. 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 Benjamin R. Plahtinsky train?
Benjamin R. Plahtinsky attended Other, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
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How much experience does Benjamin R. Plahtinsky have?
Benjamin R. 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 Benjamin R. Plahtinsky perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Benjamin R. 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.
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