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DR. BENJAMIN JULIUS SPRAGUE MD
NPI 1942542576
Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since March 21, 2013PECOS Enrolled
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 LOTHROP ST, SUITE N-175, UPMC MONTEFIORE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 692-4700 Get Directions Write a Review

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

About Dr. Benjamin Julius Sprague Md NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN JULIUS SPRAGUE MD (NPI 1942542576) is an individual internal medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD457110) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside, and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942542576
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN JULIUS SPRAGUECredential: MD
Location Address200 LOTHROP ST, SUITE N-175, UPMC MONTEFIOREPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
Mailing Address200 Lothrop Street, Suite N-175, Upmc MontefiorePittsburgh, PA 15213 · (412) 692-4700
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 27, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1942542576 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD457110
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.
200 LOTHROP ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Benjamin Julius Sprague 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 ID1254559271
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170713002521
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Sprague reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Psychiatry
200 LOTHROP ST
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.
138 services44 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
25 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390164
Location200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

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
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
200 LOTHROP ST, F600 PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)
200 LOTHROP ST, 613 SCAIFE HALL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Occupational Therapist
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Neurological Surgery
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

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 Sprague's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Sprague is 1942542576. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2013.

Where is Benjamin Sprague located?

Benjamin Sprague practices at 200 Lothrop St Suite N-175, Upmc Montefiore, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 692-4700.

What is Benjamin Sprague's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Sprague enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Sprague 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Benjamin Sprague's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Sprague reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA). The 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 Benjamin Sprague's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Benjamin Sprague affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Sprague is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Sprague was last updated on October 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 days 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.