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CHESAPEAKE OBSERVATION MEDICINE SPECIALISTS, P.C.
NPI 1881562353
Emergency Medicine in Chesapeake, VA

Active since October 27, 2025
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320(757) 490-9388(757) 490-9401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Chesapeake Observation Medicine Specialists, P.c. NPPES

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

CHESAPEAKE OBSERVATION MEDICINE SPECIALISTS, P.C. (NPI 1881562353) is a healthcare organization registered as an emergency medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia and active in the NPI registry since October 2025. The organization lists Ben Fickenscher, Managing Partner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881562353
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Legal Business NameCHESAPEAKE OBSERVATION MEDICINE SPECIALISTS, P.C.
Location Address736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTChesapeake, VA 23320-4906
Mailing Address109 Gainsborough Sq Ste GChesapeake, VA 23320-1757 · (757) 490-9388 · Fax (757) 490-9401
Phone(757) 490-9388
Fax(757) 490-9401
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBen FickenscherManaging Partner · (757) 490-9388
Enumeration DateOctober 27, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 27, 2025
✔ NPI 1881562353 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Chesapeake Observation Medicine Specialists, P.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

25

Medicare enrollment records show 25 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Chesapeake Observation Medicine Specialists, P.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 14 practice at this address and 24 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2

Emergency Medicine24
Nurse Practitioner1

Nearest to this location (20)

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Jennifer Cheung, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1932463734
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 312-6200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ben Fickenscher, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1134396187
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 312-6200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Helen Hsu, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1750393567
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 312-6200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mark Hughes, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1205861572
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 312-6200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Erik Kisa, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1750394151
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 312-6200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kenneth Mcmanus, D.O.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1386919900
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 312-6200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Timothy Nelson, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1205864675
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 312-6200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
James Palma, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1700866357
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 312-6200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rachel Pretko, D.O.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1093240764
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 312-6200
✔ PECOSSame address
Jonathan Romash, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1225265663
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 312-6200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Tirza Santiago Rodriguez, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1295700482
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 312-6200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Craig Sharkey, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1578850889
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 312-6200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Lewis Siegel, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1891804431
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 312-6200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michael Stull, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1366684060
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 398-2200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Janelle Clarke
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1679089270
3948 WINWICK WAY
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 630-6269
✔ PECOS7.1 mi
Tyler Lopachin
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1477055689
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
Portsmouth, VA 23708
(757) 953-0920
✔ PECOS7.6 mi
Robin Marshall, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1184604431
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
Portsmouth, VA 23708
(757) 953-5008
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.6 mi
Liam Delahanty
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1053651802
2220 SCOLFIELD ROAD, BUILDING 119
Norfolk, VA 23521
(518) 860-4677
✔ PECOS7.8 mi
Monica Mitta, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1831777275
600 GRESHAM DR
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 388-3397
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.7 mi
Robert Healy, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1982168910
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
Portsmouth, VA 23708
(757) 953-0669
✔ PECOS9.1 mi
See all 25 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Chesapeake Observation Medicine Specialists, P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Chesapeake Observation Medicine Specialists, P.C. is 1881562353. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2025.

Where is Chesapeake Observation Medicine Specialists, P.C. located?

Chesapeake Observation Medicine Specialists, P.C. is located at 736 Battlefield Blvd N Emergency Department, Chesapeake, VA 23320. The listed phone number is (757) 490-9388.

What is Chesapeake Observation Medicine Specialists, P.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Chesapeake Observation Medicine Specialists, P.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chesapeake Observation Medicine Specialists, P.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Chesapeake Observation Medicine Specialists, P.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 25 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Chesapeake Observation Medicine Specialists, P.C.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Emergency Medicine (24) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 14 practice at this address and 24 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chesapeake Observation Medicine Specialists, P.C. was last updated on October 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.