DR. BENJAMIN DALE WALZ D.O, M.P.H.
NPI 1407098577
Hospitalist in Anchorage, AK

Q: What is Benjamin Walz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Walz is 1407098577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2009.

Q: What is Benjamin Walz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Walz was last updated on October 6, 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.

Active since April 03, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4300 B ST STE 200, ANCHORAGE, AK 99503(907) 375-3355(907) 375-3351 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2021, Jun 22, 2021, Sep 24, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Benjamin Dale Walz D.o, M.p.h. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN DALE WALZ D.O, M.P.H. (NPI 1407098577) is an individual hospitalist provider in Anchorage, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (7816) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407098577

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN DALE WALZCredential: D.O, M.P.H.

Location Address4300 B ST STE 200Anchorage, AK 99503-5933

Mailing Address4300 B St, Ste 200Anchorage, AK 99503-5933 · (907) 375-3355 · Fax (907) 375-3351

Phone(907) 375-3355

Fax(907) 375-3351

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateApril 3, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2021

✔ NPI 1407098577 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in AK · 7816

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 67235 (MT)

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 7780 (AK)

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 7780 (AK)

4300 B ST STE 200, Anchorage, AK 99503

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Benjamin Dale Walz D.o, M.p.h. 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 ID7214176635

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210629000000

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 8

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

720 services273 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

387 services168 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

332 services301 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

46 services23 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

40 services38 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

35 services35 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99503 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$168.20 typical visit price

range $71.33 – $222.64

Typical copayment $42.05 (range $17.83 – $55.66)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$128.73 typical visit price

range $21.84 – $181.48

Typical copayment $32.18 (range $5.46 – $45.37)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

1 supplier26 claims26 services$61.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers76 claims76 services$109.83 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers16 claims16 services$38.44 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

1 supplier19 claims19 services$24.28 avg. paid by Medicare

Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

1 supplier18 claims18 services$10.80 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$33.16 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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