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Unclaimed ProfileAbout SCHARFSTEIN
Based in Bristol, TN, Benjamin S Scharfstein, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Benjamin provided 417 services to 378 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (423) 844-6620
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 MEDICAL PARK BLVD STE 250W
Bristol, TN 37620
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
417 services · 378 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
24 |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
14 |
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
11 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
11 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
25 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
109 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
93 |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
56 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
32 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
23 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 general surgeons in Bristol 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 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 Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Scharfstein's specialty?
Dr. Scharfstein is a general surgeon in Bristol, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Scharfstein?
Dr. Scharfstein is listed at 1 MEDICAL PARK BLVD STE 250W, Bristol, TN 37620. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Scharfstein?
The number on file is (423) 844-6620. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Scharfstein?
Dr. Scharfstein's National Provider Identifier is 1497850515. 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
What is Dr. Scharfstein's medical education?
Dr. Scharfstein attended Other, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Scharfstein have?
Dr. Scharfstein has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Scharfstein known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Scharfstein performs procedures including insertion of central venous tube with port, removal of gallbladder using an endoscope and repair of groin hernia using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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