BENJAMIN PICHETTE
NPI 1205432846
Physician Assistant in Virginia Beach, VA
About Benjamin Pichette NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
BENJAMIN PICHETTE (NPI 1205432846) is an individual physician assistant in Virginia Beach, Virginia and active in the NPI registry since December 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Virginia Beach.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Secondary Practice Location 1
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
Benjamin Pichette 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.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
This service was performed 293 times for 184 patientsAn emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
This service was performed 37 times for 37 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 307 times for 289 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 352 times for 283 patientsHyaluronan or Euflexxa is a substance similar to a natural substance in your joints. It's injected into the joint space to treat pain from osteoarthritis, especially in the knee. It helps to lubricate the joint, reducing pain and improving mobility.
This service was performed 67 times for 16 patientsTriamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
This service was performed 2,017 times for 164 patientsA bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.
This service was performed 21 times for 21 patientsThis procedure, known as hip arthroplasty, involves replacing your damaged thigh bone and hip joint with artificial parts, called a prosthesis. It helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsAn X-ray of both hips with 3-4 views is a safe imaging procedure. It involves capturing multiple pictures of your hip joints from different angles. This helps in diagnosing conditions like arthritis or fractures. You'll need to stay still during the process for clear images.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsAn X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.
This service was performed 336 times for 239 patientsAn X-ray of the knee with 1-2 views is a quick, painless test that produces images of the knee bones. It helps identify fractures, infections, or changes in the knee joint. During the procedure, you'll be asked to stay still while the X-ray machine captures the images.
This service was performed 444 times for 376 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $21.72 for a new patient copayment and $17.52 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 23462 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $86.88
- Minimum New Patient Price $56.19
- Maximum New Patient Price $170.3
- Average New Patient Copayment $21.72
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.04
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.57
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $70.08
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.07
- Maximum Established Patient Price $138.91
- Average Established Patient Copayment $17.52
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.51
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.72
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Overall MIPS Quality Performance
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 79.57, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.
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Final Score: 79.57 out of 100
The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
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Quality Score: 72.65
The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category comprises 40% of a provider's final MIPS score.
There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
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Promoting Interoperability Score: 99
The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category comprises 25% of a provider's final MIPS score.
The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. -
Improvement Activities Score: 40
The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category comprises 15% of a provider's final MIPS score.
The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category comprises 15% of a provider's final MIPS score. -
Cost Score: 60.08
The Cost performance category assesses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category comprises 20% of a provider's final MIPS score.
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Benjamin Pichette is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
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| SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL | 600 GRESHAM DR NORFOLK, VA 23507 | (757) 388-3000 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER | 3636 HIGH STREET PORTSMOUTH, VA 23707 | (757) 398-2200 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITAL | 830 KEMPSVILLE ROAD NORFOLK, VA 23502 | (757) 261-6700 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| SENTARA VIRGINIA BEACH GENERAL HOSPITAL | 1060 FIRST COLONIAL ROAD VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454 | (757) 395-8000 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| SENTARA PRINCESS ANNE HOSPITAL | 2025 GLENN MITCHELL DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456 | (757) 507-1520 | Acute Care Hospitals |
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1205432846, enumerated as an "individual" on December 09, 2020.
The provider is located at 5716 CLEVELAND ST STE 200 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462 and the phone number is (757) 490-4802.
Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.
Benjamin Pichette is affiliated with: SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL, BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITAL, SENTARA VIRGINIA BEACH GENERAL HOSPITAL and SENTARA PRINCESS ANNE HOSPITAL.
