BENJAMIN P BUETTNER MD
NPI 1689024234
Hospitalist in Columbus, OH

Active since June 14, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
452 W 10TH AVE FL 2, COLUMBUS, OH 43210(614) 293-7499(614) 366-2360 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 12, 2025, Sep 8, 2023, May 7, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Benjamin P Buettner Md NPPES

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

BENJAMIN P BUETTNER MD (NPI 1689024234) is an individual hospitalist provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.141064) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System, and is a graduate of Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689024234
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN P BUETTNERCredential: MD
Location Address452 W 10TH AVE FL 2Columbus, OH 43210-1240
Mailing Address700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120Columbus, OH 43202-1559 · (614) 293-7499
Fax(614) 366-2360
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWright State University Boonshoft School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 12, 2025
NPI 1689024234 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in OH · 35.141064
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 ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 35.141064 (OH)
452 W 10TH AVE FL 2, Columbus, OH 43210

Accepted Insurance

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 P Buettner 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 ID9133498793
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210512002490
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.

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.
154 services73 patients
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.
147 services80 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.
80 services80 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.
27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ohio State University State Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number360085
Location410 West 10th AvenueColumbus, OH 43210 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marysville, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number360092
Location500 London AvenueMarysville, OH 43040 · Union County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43210 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

95.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality76.58
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
452 W 10TH AVE FL 2
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Hospitalist
452 W 10TH AVE FL 2
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Hospitalist
452 W 10TH AVE FL 2
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Hospitalist
452 W 10TH AVE FL 2
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Hospitalist
452 W 10TH AVE FL 2
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Hospitalist
452 W 10TH AVE FL 2
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Hospitalist
452 W 10TH AVE FL 2
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Hospitalist
452 W 10TH AVE FL 2
COLUMBUS, OH 43210

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 Benjamin Buettner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Buettner is 1689024234. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2016.

Where is Benjamin Buettner located?

Benjamin Buettner practices at 452 W 10th Ave Fl 2, Columbus, OH 43210. The listed phone number is (614) 293-7499.

What is Benjamin Buettner's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Buettner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Buettner 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.

What insurance does Benjamin Buettner accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and CareSource list Benjamin Buettner as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Benjamin Buettner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Buettner is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System and Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Buettner was last updated on September 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.