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BEN SHADER CHORTKOFF MD
NPI 1114960978
Anesthesiology in Salt Lake City, UT

Active since June 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
DEPT OF ANESTH UNIV OF UTAH 30 NORTH 1900 E, ROOM 3C444, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132(801) 581-6393(801) 581-4367 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Ben Shader Chortkoff Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BEN SHADER CHORTKOFF MD (NPI 1114960978) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Salt Lake City, Utah, licensed in Utah (6801106) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics, and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114960978
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameBEN SHADER CHORTKOFFCredential: MD
Location AddressDEPT OF ANESTH UNIV OF UTAH 30 NORTH 1900 E, ROOM 3C444Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0001
Mailing AddressDept Of Anesth Univ Of Utah 30 North 1900 E, Room 3c444Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0001 · (801) 581-6393 · Fax (801) 581-4367
Phone(801) 581-6393
Fax(801) 581-4367
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 2021
NPPES CertifiedNovember 12, 2021
✔ NPI 1114960978 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 6801106
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
DEPT OF ANESTH UNIV OF UTAH 30 NORTH 1900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00G653710CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ben Shader Chortkoff Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3678657459
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080304000093
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
37 services37 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
27 services27 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Salt Lake City, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number460009
Location50 North Medical DriveSalt Lake City, UT 84132 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

92.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ben Chortkoff's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ben Chortkoff is 1114960978. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2006.

Where is Ben Chortkoff located?

Ben Chortkoff practices at Dept Of Anesth Univ Of Utah 30 North 1900 E Room 3c444, Salt Lake City, UT 84132. The listed phone number is (801) 581-6393.

What is Ben Chortkoff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Ben Chortkoff enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ben Chortkoff is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Ben Chortkoff affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ben Chortkoff is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ben Chortkoff was last updated on November 12, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.