Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin von Schweinitz

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1255627345
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1717 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352331801
(800) 822-8816
Additional location
1802 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352331932
(205) 934-5105

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 29, 2023
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #34334

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255627345. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
274
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$30,217
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 85 82 $114
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 58 58 $165
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 41 20 $54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 32 21 $92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 25 14 $62
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 18 17 $68
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 15 14 $201

In context: peer comparison

Among 79 peers in this city , average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $18.49

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
12
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$42
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 11 $42

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Benjamin von Schweinitz's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin von Schweinitz practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Benjamin von Schweinitz practice?
Dr. Benjamin von Schweinitz practices at 1717 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352331801. Office phone: 8008228816.
What is Dr. Benjamin von Schweinitz's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin von Schweinitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255627345, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin von Schweinitz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin von Schweinitz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin von Schweinitz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 11042). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.