Benjamin Plahtinsky, PA-C
NPI 1962426551 · Physician Assistant · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Plahtinsky, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1962426551).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962426551
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1344 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,598 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 | 434 | $71 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 371 | $53 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 219 | $31 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 79 | $26 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 76 | $44 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 329 | 140 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 100 | 72 |
| Celecoxib | 82 | 43 |
| Prednisone | 70 | 68 |
| Methocarbamol | 36 | 27 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 35 | 31 |
| Cephalexin | 25 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$98 across 6 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2016-05-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Plahtinsky's NPI number?
- Benjamin Plahtinsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962426551, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Plahtinsky's specialty?
- Benjamin Plahtinsky is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Plahtinsky located?
- Benjamin Plahtinsky's practice location on file with NPPES is 2205 Mccallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404-3230.
- What is Benjamin Plahtinsky's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Plahtinsky is (423) 493-5220.
- Does Benjamin Plahtinsky accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Plahtinsky is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Plahtinsky's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Plahtinsky's NPI (1962426551) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-05-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.