Benjamin Scharfstein, M.D.
NPI 1497850515 · Surgery Physician · Bristol, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Scharfstein, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Bristol, TN (NPI 1497850515).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497850515
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34037 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
417 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 109 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 93 | $105 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 56 | $47 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 32 | $159 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Insertion Or Removal of Central Vein Access Device77001 | 25 | $17 |
| Insertion of Central Venous Tube With Port (5 Years Or Older) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 22 | 22 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 17 | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 12 | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 12 | — |
| Neomycin Sulfate | 12 | — |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,552 across 26 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1 Medical Park BlvdBristol, TN 37620-7430Phone: (423) 844-1121
- 594 Radio Hill RdMarion, VA 24354-4224Phone: (423) 844-6620
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-13
- Last updated
- 2024-12-19
- Certified
- 2024-12-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Scharfstein's NPI number?
- Benjamin Scharfstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497850515, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Scharfstein's specialty?
- Benjamin Scharfstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Scharfstein located?
- Benjamin Scharfstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Medical Park Blvd Ste 250w, Bristol, TN 37620-7431.
- What is Benjamin Scharfstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Scharfstein is (423) 844-6620.
- Does Benjamin Scharfstein accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Scharfstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Scharfstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Scharfstein's NPI (1497850515) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.