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- 860 Omni Blvd, Suite 113, Newport News, VA 23606
About Dr. Proto
Benjamin R. Proto, DPM is a healthcare provider in Newport News, VA specializing in podiatry. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in podiatry — foot & ankle surgery. Medicare claims data shows Benjamin provided 11,147 services to 2,558 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 x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views. This provider record is associated with NPI 1073506291.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (757) 327-0657
- Email not available
Practice Locations
860 OMNI BLVD SUITE 113
Newport News, VA 23606
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Toe lengthening surgery
Tendon procedures
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
11,147 services · 2,558 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
200 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20606 |
85 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11750 |
84 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
60 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Correction of toe joint deformity | Procedure | 28285 |
29 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail | Procedure | 11730 |
28 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of deep implant from bone | Procedure | 20680 |
22 | Too few peers to compare |
| Fusion of big toe at joint with foot | Procedure | 28750 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| Placement of strapping to ankle or foot | Procedure | 29540 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
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.
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 podiatry specialists in Newport News 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 12 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1998 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance 4
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Proto specialize in?
Dr. Proto is a podiatry in Newport News, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Proto located?
Dr. Proto is listed at 860 Omni Blvd Suite 113, Newport News, VA 23606. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Proto's phone number?
The number on file is (757) 327-0657. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Proto?
Dr. Proto's National Provider Identifier is 1073506291. 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. Proto go to medical school?
Dr. Proto attended Other, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Proto have?
Dr. Proto has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Proto do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Proto performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance and permanent removal fingernail or toenail; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries and removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Proto's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Proto. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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