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- 3600 Nw Samaritan Dr, Valley Pathology Services, Corvallis, OR 97330
About Dr. Wetzel
Based in Corvallis, OR, Benjamin S. Wetzel, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under anatomic & clinical pathology. Benjamin graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 2009. Medicare claims data shows Benjamin provided 2,778 services to 1,521 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, and special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure. NPI 1558604793 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (541) 768-5026
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3600 NW SAMARITAN DR VALLEY PATHOLOGY SERVICES
Corvallis, OR 97330
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Anatomic & Clinical Pathology 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
Autoimmune & Joint
- Autoimmune Disease Markers
- Gout
Blood cancer
Blood chemistry
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Hemochromatosis
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Blood disorders
Cancer & Tumors
- Breast Cancer Biopsy Findings
- Leukemia
- Lipoma
- Prostate Cancer Biopsy Results
- Suspicious Lung Spot
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Cervical & Women's Health
Cervical Health
Digestive pathology
Digestive System
- Abnormal Liver Enzymes
- Celiac disease
- H. pylori infection
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Precancerous Colon Polyps
Hormones
Hormones & Metabolism
Infections
Infectious disease
Kidney & Urinary
Liver pathology
Prostate
- High PSA levels
Skin
Skin pathology
Urine & kidney
Procedures & services
Pathology Consultations
- Biopsy Second Opinion
- Second Opinion For Cancer
Biopsy & Tissue Testing
- Bone Marrow Biopsy Testing
- Colon Polyp Biopsy Examination
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Frozen Section During Surgery
- Skin Biopsy Lab Review
- Special Tissue Staining
- Thyroid Biopsy Examination
Blood chemistry
- Iron Level Blood Test
Cancer & Genetic Testing
- Chromosome And Genetic Testing
- Flow Cytometry Test
- Liquid Biopsy
- Tumor Biomarker Testing
- Tumor Marker Testing
Cancer screening
- Prostate cancer blood test
Cardiac testing
- Troponin blood test
Cervical & Women's Health
- Pap Smear Test
Fertility testing
- Sperm count test
Hormone testing
- Cortisol blood test
- Testosterone blood test
Immunology
- Immune System Blood Test
Infection & Microbiology Tests
- Blood Culture Test
- Colon cancer screening consult
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- STI and STD Screening
- Urine sediment test
Infectious disease
- Lyme disease test
Inflammation testing
- Inflammation Blood Tests
- Sed rate inflammation test
Post-Mortem & Forensic
- Paternity DNA Test
- Private Autopsy Service
Routine blood testing
- Basic metabolic panel
- Complete Blood Count
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Routine Blood Tests
- Blood Clotting Test
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Liver Function Blood Test
- Routine blood work
- Thyroid Blood Test
Specialty Lab Panels
- Allergy Blood Testing
- Autoimmune Blood Panel
- Celiac Disease Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Tissue biopsy
- Breast tissue biopsy test
- Cervical biopsy test
- Lymph node biopsy review
Toxicology
- Heavy metals blood test
Transfusion testing
- Blood Type Test
Urine testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,778 services · 1,521 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
1,011 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
474 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
393 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | Lab test | 88307 |
156 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
130 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report | Lab test | 88173 |
89 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
65 | As often as other peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | Lab test | 88311 |
52 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique | Lab test | 88112 |
50 | As often as other peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report | Lab test | 85060 |
37 | As often as other peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
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 anatomic & clinical pathology specialists at this location 2
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 anatomic & clinical pathology specialists in Corvallis 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Benjamin S. Wetzel's specialty?
Benjamin S. Wetzel is an anatomic & clinical pathology in Corvallis, OR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Benjamin S. Wetzel?
Benjamin S. Wetzel is listed at 3600 Nw Samaritan Dr Valley Pathology Services, Corvallis, OR 97330. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Benjamin S. Wetzel?
The number on file is (541) 768-5026. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Benjamin S. Wetzel?
Benjamin S. Wetzel's National Provider Identifier is 1558604793. 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 Benjamin S. Wetzel's education?
Benjamin S. Wetzel attended Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Benjamin S. Wetzel have?
Benjamin S. Wetzel has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Benjamin S. Wetzel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Benjamin S. Wetzel the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Benjamin S. Wetzel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Benjamin S. Wetzel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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