Benjamin S Scharfstein, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Bristol, TN

Benjamin S Scharfstein, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Bristol, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Bristol Surgical Associates Pc and his current practice location is 1 Medical Park Blvd, 250 West, Bristol, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 844-6620.

Benjamin S Scharfstein is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 34037) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1497850515.

Contact Information

Benjamin S Scharfstein, MD
1 Medical Park Blvd, 250 West,
Bristol, TN 37620-7430
(423) 844-6620
(423) 844-6627



Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin S Scharfstein
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience26 Years
Location1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Benjamin S Scharfstein graduated from medical school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497850515
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/27/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931280807
  • Enrollment ID: I20230117000074

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin S Scharfstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497850515NPI-NPPES
3882258MedicaidTN
266804OtherTNINDIV ANTHEM/GROUP#093410
TN0107OtherTNJOHN DEERE NOW UNITED HC
022276800OtherTNBLACK LUNG GROUP
7314019MedicaidVA
0636398OtherTNUMWA GROUP
4059514OtherTNBCBS OF TENNESSEE
P00007322OtherTNMCRAILROAD/GROUP#CA8128
7032445OtherTNAETNA
F03906748OtherTNCHAMPUS GROUP

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 34037 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical CenterBristol, TNHospital
Smyth County Community HospitalMarion, VAHospital
Johnston Memorial HospitalAbingdon, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bristol Surgical Associates Pc74160383778

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Entity NameBristol Surgical Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972211340
PECOS PAC ID: 7416038377
Enrollment ID: O20140721002075

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Benjamin S Scharfstein, MD
1 Medical Park Blvd, 250 West,
Bristol, TN 37620-7430

Ph: (423) 844-6620
Benjamin S Scharfstein, MD
1 Medical Park Blvd, 250 West,
Bristol, TN 37620-7430

Ph: (423) 844-6620

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Surgery Doctors in Bristol, TN

Dr. Sidney W Collins Jr., MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Medical Park Blvd, 250 West, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: 423-844-6620    Fax: 423-844-6626
Robert H Blanton, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Medical Park Blvd, 250 West, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: 423-844-6620    Fax: 423-844-6627
Ms. Elizabeth Dray, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: 423-844-1121    
Michael E Chupp, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 312 Mia Dr, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: 423-366-6005    
Michael D Rowell, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Medical Park Blvd, 250 West, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: 423-844-6620    Fax: 423-844-6627
David Nelson Gwaltney, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Medical Park Blvd, 250 West, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: 423-844-6620    Fax: 423-844-6627

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