Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout PLOTNICK
Based in Skokie, IL, Bennett H. Plotnick is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Bennett graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1980.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Plotnick?
Dr. Plotnick is a gastroenterology in Skokie, IL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Plotnick's address?
Dr. Plotnick is listed at 9650 GROSS POINT RD STE 3900, Skokie, IL 60076. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Plotnick?
The number on file is (847) 657-1900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Plotnick?
Dr. Plotnick's National Provider Identifier is 1154317139. 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. Plotnick train?
Dr. Plotnick attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Plotnick have?
Dr. Plotnick has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Plotnick perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Plotnick performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Dr. Plotnick's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Plotnick. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (847) 657-1900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9650 GROSS POINT RD STE 3900
Skokie, IL 60076
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
955 services · 918 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
155 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
95 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
89 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
25 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
14 |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
243 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
186 |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Billing code | G0105 |
78 |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | Billing code | G0121 |
24 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
23 |
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.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 gastroenterology specialists in Skokie 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.