Benjamin Root, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Saint Louis, MO
Benjamin Root, M.D. is a gastroenterology in Saint Louis, MO with about 11 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyGastroenterology
- Medical schoolJEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY (2015)
- TelehealthNot reported
- Practice size75 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~424 patients across 717 services, avg age 73
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 220 | $241 | See prices → |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 111 | $99 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 96 | $123 | See prices → |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 55 | $66 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 44 | $87 | See prices → |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | 34 | $155 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | 31 | $161 | See prices → |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | 14 | $159 | See prices → |
Hospital affiliations
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.