Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Benjamin Weathersby, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · North Charleston, SC
- NPI 1730182932
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 90.7 / 100 · 2023
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3815 Faber Place Dr
North Charleston, SC 294058533
(843) 767-9312
fax (843) 767-9313
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 2, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #23772
- Medicaid
- SC #T79714
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730182932. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,009
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$235,044
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 531 | 333 | $8 | |
80069 |
Kidney function blood test panel | 530 | 332 | $8 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 496 | 183 | $76 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 420 | 258 | $92 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 148 | 139 | $2 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 144 | 21 | $343 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 135 | 18 | $288 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 123 | 60 | $69 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 86 | 82 | $76 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 82 | 53 | $114 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in North Charleston Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$992
Transactions
37
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vifor Pharma, INC. | 15 | $282.76 | |
| Nxstage Medical, INC. | 2 | $223.14 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 3 | $61.70 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 3 | $59.70 | |
| Akebia Therapeutics INC | 2 | $54.39 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $50.09 | |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $32.81 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 1 | $28.64 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $28.25 | |
| Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, INC. | 1 | $27.24 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $25.80 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $23.08 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $21.83 | |
| Kyowa Kirin, INC. | 1 | $21.36 | |
| Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 1 | $18.86 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
647
Patients
184
Total drug cost
$11,476
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 118 | 36 | $1,871 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 109 | 40 | $862 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 82 | 34 | $636 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 51 | 14 | $469 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 49 | 18 | $591 |
| Valsartan | Generic | 42 | 20 | $1,524 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | Generic | 30 | 11 | $921 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 27 | 11 | $380 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 23 | 0 | $177 |
| Calcium Acetate | Generic | 22 | 0 | $2,155 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benjamin Weathersby's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Weathersby practices Nephrology Physician in North Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Weathersby practice?
Dr. Benjamin Weathersby practices at 3815 Faber Place Dr, North Charleston, SC 294058533. Office phone: 8437679312.
What is Dr. Benjamin Weathersby's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Weathersby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730182932, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Weathersby accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Weathersby accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Weathersby commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Kidney function blood test panel (HCPCS 80069); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.