BENJIE CHONG M.D.
NPI 1982912465
Hospitalist in Sarasota, FL

Q: What is Benjie Chong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjie Chong is 1982912465. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2010.

Q: What is Benjie Chong's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjie Chong was last updated on April 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.

Active since September 19, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1700 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL 34239(941) 917-4896(941) 917-6884 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 4, 2025, Sep 19, 2022, Mar 4, 2022 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Benjie Chong M.d. NPPES

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

BENJIE CHONG M.D. (NPI 1982912465) is an individual hospitalist provider in Sarasota, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME126196) and active in the NPI registry since September 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hendry Regional Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982912465

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameBENJIE CHONGCredential: M.D.

Location Address1700 S TAMIAMI TRLSarasota, FL 34239-3509

Mailing AddressPo Box 947407Atlanta, GA 30394-7407 · (941) 917-2600 · Fax (941) 917-7884

Phone(941) 917-4896

Fax(941) 917-6884

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006

Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 4, 2025

✔ NPI 1982912465 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME126196✔ Licensed in OR · MD207087✔ Licensed in KS · 04-45927✔ Licensed in IN · 01071128A

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 01071128A (IN), ME126196 (FL), MD207087 (OR)

1700 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota, FL 34239

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 12520 E DuPont RdFort Wayne, IN 46825-1675 · Phone (260) 344-4035 · Fax (260) 969-9272

Location 2401 E Spruce StGarden City, KS 67846-5679 · Phone (620) 272-2222 · Fax (620) 272-2755

Location 32001 W 86th StIndianapolis, IN 46260-1902 · Phone (317) 338-2345

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid111030900FL

Medicaid201069880IN

Medicaid0067648OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjie Chong M.d. 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 ID2567626674

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160307002159, I20241018003749, I20250307002042

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.

83 services53 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.

65 services61 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.

51 services25 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.

39 services37 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Hendry Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Clewiston, FL

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number101309

Location524 W Sagamore AveClewiston, FL 33440 · Hendry County

Emergency services

Norton Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180088

Location200 East Chestnut StreetLouisville, KY 40202 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Cloud Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Cloud, MN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number240036

Location1406 6th Ave NorthSaint Cloud, MN 56303 · Stearns County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34239 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

$130.04 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$99.16 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers40 claims40 services$16.46 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

7 suppliers73 claims73 services$83.49 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers18 claims18 services$32.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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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.

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