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DR. BENNETT TERRENCE SO M.D.
NPI 1558349381
Internal Medicine in Laurel, MD

Active since January 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.79/100
CMS Quality Rating
8317 CHERRY LN, LAUREL, MD 20707(301) 776-0070(301) 725-7817 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 2, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Bennett Terrence So M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENNETT TERRENCE SO M.D. (NPI 1558349381) is an individual internal medicine provider in Laurel, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0054488) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558349381
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENNETT TERRENCE SOCredential: M.D.
Location Address8317 CHERRY LNLaurel, MD 20707-4830
Mailing Address8317 Cherry LnLaurel, MD 20707-4830 · (301) 776-0070 · Fax (301) 725-7817
Phone(301) 776-0070
Fax(301) 725-7817
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJanuary 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 2, 2009
✔ NPI 1558349381 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0054488
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
8317 CHERRY LN, Laurel, MD 20707
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified003050C00MD
Medicare UPING90777MD

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

Dr. Bennett Terrence So M.d. 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 ID4385740679
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070502000622
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 3

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.

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.
390 services370 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
128 services126 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
54 services49 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210048
Location5755 Cedar LaneColumbia, MD 21044 · Howard County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20707 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

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.

86.79/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality86.46
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost72

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers12 claims12 services$35.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers17 claims17 services$46.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers16 claims96 services$1.89 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 3

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

CHAMIKA BLOCK M.S., M.A., LCPC
Counselor (Professional)
8317 CHERRY LN
LAUREL, MD 20707
Prince George's County (301) 485-6222
DR. LUIS ALBERTO CASAS M.D.
Internal Medicine
8317 CHERRY LN
LAUREL, MD 20707
Prince George's County (301) 776-0070
LUIS A. CASAS, M.D., LLC
Internal Medicine
8317 CHERRY LN
LAUREL, MD 20707
Prince George's County (301) 776-0070

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 Bennett So's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bennett So is 1558349381. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 3, 2006.

Where is Bennett So located?

Bennett So practices at 8317 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD 20707. The listed phone number is (301) 776-0070.

What is Bennett So's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Bennett So enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bennett So 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 Bennett So affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bennett So is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bennett So was last updated on December 2, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.