DR. BENJAMIN H. SCHMIDT MD
NPI 1861629438
Surgery in Richmond, VA
About Dr. Benjamin H. Schmidt Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. BENJAMIN H. SCHMIDT MD (NPI 1861629438) is an individual surgery provider in Richmond, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101279295) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals, and maintains 7 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Other Names 1
Secondary Practice Locations 7
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
Dr. Benjamin H. Schmidt 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.
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals
Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, VAVcu Health Tappahannock Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Tappahannock, VACommunity Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · South Hill, VAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23298 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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 Schmidt's NPI number?
The NPI number for Benjamin Schmidt is 1861629438. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2009. The provider is also known as Ben Schmidt.
Where is Benjamin Schmidt located?
Benjamin Schmidt practices at 1001 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23298. The listed phone number is (804) 828-9325.
What is Benjamin Schmidt's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.
Is Benjamin Schmidt enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Benjamin Schmidt 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 Schmidt accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Benjamin Schmidt 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 Schmidt affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Benjamin Schmidt is affiliated with Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals, Vcu Health Tappahannock Hospital and Community Memorial Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Benjamin Schmidt was last updated on November 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
