DEREK R BENZ PA
NPI 1922052208
Physician Assistant in Atlanta, GA

Active since May 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30342(404) 851-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Derek R Benz Pa NPPES

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

DEREK R BENZ PA (NPI 1922052208) is an individual physician assistant in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (004114) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922052208
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameDEREK R BENZCredential: PA
Location Address1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NEAtlanta, GA 30342-1606
Mailing AddressPo Box 2968Kennesaw, GA 30156-9117 · (770) 779-0015
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 2008
NPI 1922052208 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in GA · 004114
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License 004114 (GA)
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE, Atlanta, GA 30342

Other Identifiers 9

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified97WCFJGGA
Medicaid744705159GA
Medicaid744705159BGA
Medicare PIN97WCFJGGA
Medicare UPINQ09545
Medicaid744705159AGA
Medicare PINP00233679GA
Other333432GA · Wellcare
Other10043450GA · Amerigroup

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 (PECOS)

Derek R Benz Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
26 services26 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
13 services13 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30342 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
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Pharmacist
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Pharmacist
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL PHARMACY
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30342

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 Derek Benz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Benz is 1922052208. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2006.

Where is Derek Benz located?

Derek Benz practices at 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342. The listed phone number is (404) 851-8000.

What is Derek Benz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Derek Benz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek Benz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Derek Benz accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Derek Benz 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Benz was last updated on November 12, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.