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

Active since September 19, 2010PECOS Enrolled
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL 34239(941) 917-4896(941) 917-6884 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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

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 Norton Hospitals, Inc, and maintains 4 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 UpdateOctober 20, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2026
✔ 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 KS · 04-45927✔ Licensed in OR · MD207087✔ 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 ME126196 (FL), 01071128A (IN), MD207087 (OR)
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota, FL 34239
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 12001 W 86th StIndianapolis, IN 46260-1902 · Phone (317) 338-2345
Location 22520 E DuPont RdFort Wayne, IN 46825-1675 · Phone (260) 344-4035 · Fax (260) 969-9272
Location 3820 Prudential Dr Ste 304Jacksonville, FL 32207-8205 · Phone (904) 202-3860 · Fax (904) 202-3846
Location 4401 E Spruce StGarden City, KS 67846-5679 · Phone (620) 272-2222 · Fax (620) 272-2755

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid201069880IN
Medicaid132448800FL
Medicaid0067648OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

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 IDI20241018003749, 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

14

Medicare enrollment records show Benjie Chong reassigns Medicare billing to 14 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Smh Physician Services Inc
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL, 1ST FLOOR FPG ADMINISTRATION
Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 956 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346295292 (941) 917-8720
Hospital Innovation Physicians LLC
106 mi
Hospitalist
524 W SAGAMORE AVE
Clewiston, FL 33440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841708005 (305) 204-9318
Florida Hospital Medicine Services, LLC.
158 mi
Hospitalist
21644 STATE ROAD 7
Boca Raton, FL 33428
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 516 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508873183 (561) 488-8000
Northeast Florida Hospitalists Inc
160 mi
Hospitalist
5352 LINTON BLVD
Delray Beach, FL 33484
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 140 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013036219 (561) 498-4440
Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation
452 mi
Hospitalist
2151 W SPRING ST
Monroe, GA 30655
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 511 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760410385 (770) 267-8461
Southeastern Physician Services PC
608 mi
Hospitalist
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 358 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083835441 (865) 481-1000
Community Medical Associates
744 mi
Radiology
157 TOWNE DR STE 101
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 1,896 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669245510 (270) 740-5201
Hospital Medicine Services Of Tennessee PC
824 mi
Hospitalist
600 WILSON CREEK RD
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 106 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528433802 (812) 537-1010
Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Ohio, Professional Corporation
873 mi
Internal Medicine
6001 E BROAD ST
Columbus, OH 43213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 776 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043572290 (614) 234-7535
St Vincent Physician Services Hospital And Health Care Center
893 mi
Family Medicine
2001 W 86TH ST
Indianapolis, IN 46260
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 510 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669422234 (317) 338-2273

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 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 2

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

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.

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.

DR. ELIJAH KIM M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 917-9000
DR. ENRICO V VINTAYEN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 917-4896
VIRALKUMAR PATEL MD
Internal Medicine
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 917-4896
DR. MAHA HAMEED MBBS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 917-7799
ELIZABETH FERNANDEZ PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 262-7727
RODES ACKERMAN PHARMD
Pharmacist
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 917-3131
MAYURI JINDAL M.D.
Pediatrics
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 917-7490
STEVEN MICHAEL PAPUCHIS DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sports Medicine)
1700 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Sarasota County (941) 917-8561

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 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.

Where is Benjie Chong located?

Benjie Chong practices at 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239. The listed phone number is (941) 917-4896.

What is Benjie Chong's specialty?

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

Is Benjie Chong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjie Chong 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 organizations bill Medicare for Benjie Chong's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjie Chong reassigns Medicare benefits to 14 organizations: Smh Physician Services Inc (Sarasota, FL), Hospital Innovation Physicians LLC (Clewiston, FL), Florida Hospital Medicine Services, LLC. (Boca Raton, FL), Northeast Florida Hospitalists Inc (Delray Beach, FL), Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation (Monroe, GA) and 9 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Benjie Chong's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjie Chong accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Benjie Chong 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 Benjie Chong affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjie Chong is affiliated with Norton Hospitals, Inc and St Cloud Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjie Chong was last updated on October 20, 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.