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Benjamin H. Schmidt, MD

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About Dr. Schmidt

Benjamin H. Schmidt, MD is a healthcare provider in Richmond, VA specializing in surgery. Benjamin trained at Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in surgery of the hand. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 233 Medicare patients across 249 services. The services billed most often include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1861629438.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Surgery (Primary)
Surgery of the Hand (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

VA licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 0101279295As reported
NC licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 2016-01506As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1861629438Issued 2009

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Schmidt's specialty?

Dr. Schmidt is a general surgeon in Richmond, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Schmidt?

Dr. Schmidt is listed at 1001 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23298. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Schmidt?

The number on file is (804) 828-9325. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Schmidt's NPI number?

Dr. Schmidt's National Provider Identifier is 1861629438. 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. Schmidt's medical education?

Dr. Schmidt attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Schmidt been practicing?

Dr. Schmidt has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Schmidt known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schmidt performs procedures including imaging of lymph nodes during surgery and biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

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