Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benedict Studnicka, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1336198274
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
114 Gateway Corporate Blvd Ste 330
Columbia, SC 292039785
(803) 254-2786
fax (803) 254-9015
Mailing address
Po Box 935722
Atlanta, GA 311935722

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 25, 2021
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #17819
Medicaid
SC #178195

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1336198274. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,541
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$142,325
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 852 313 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 539 294 $120
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 237 221 $14
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 220 220 $123
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 199 119 $9
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 194 140 $85
99489 Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, each additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 101 30 $67
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 51 18 $60
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 36 13 $45
99487 Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 30 30 $126

In context: peer comparison

Among 57 peers in Columbia Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 697. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $15.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,959
Patients
878
Total drug cost
$210,307
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 421 125 $2,511
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 386 108 $5,901
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 361 108 $11,500
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 272 93 $4,495
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 199 58 $3,688
Losartan Potassium Generic 194 58 $3,222
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 167 46 $2,862
Lisinopril Generic 144 41 $1,113
Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) Brand 142 46 $2,511
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 140 25 $161,327

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Benedict Studnicka's medical specialty?
Dr. Benedict Studnicka practices Internal Medicine Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Benedict Studnicka practice?
Dr. Benedict Studnicka practices at 114 Gateway Corporate Blvd Ste 330, Columbia, SC 292039785. Office phone: 8032542786.
What is Dr. Benedict Studnicka's NPI?
Dr. Benedict Studnicka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336198274, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benedict Studnicka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benedict Studnicka accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benedict Studnicka commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.