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- 5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
About Dr. Silverberg
Benjamin M. Silverberg, MD practices nephrology in Baton Rouge, LA. Benjamin is a 2019 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 363 Medicare patients across 435 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', established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older). The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851956262.
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
- (225) 767-4893
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5131 ODONOVAN DR STE 100
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
435 services · 363 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
52 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
62 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| 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' | Billing code | G2211 |
147 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
110 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
24 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
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.
Other kidney specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 kidney specialists in Baton Rouge 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Silverberg's specialty?
Dr. Silverberg is a kidney specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Silverberg?
Dr. Silverberg is listed at 5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Silverberg?
The number on file is (225) 767-4893. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Silverberg's NPI number?
Dr. Silverberg's National Provider Identifier is 1851956262. 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. Silverberg's medical education?
Dr. Silverberg attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Silverberg been practicing?
Dr. Silverberg has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Silverberg known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Silverberg performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Silverberg confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Silverberg. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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