Benjamin Alexander Schell, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
Benjamin Alexander Schell is an Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine specialist based in Mt Pleasant, SC with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Benjamin Alexander Schell, MD has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 12+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 12+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 516dNPPES updated 2024-12-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1625 Hospital Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-3698
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better17.51%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+12.4 pts)
17.51% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
456
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
109
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
297
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5k
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$939 received from industry
32 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Benjamin Alexander Schell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 22, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Taxonomy: 207XS0117X
Mailing address
Po Box 749340, Atlanta, GA 30374-9340
Differs from practice location
Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Care With Benjamin Alexander Schell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin Alexander Schell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mt Pleasant required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Benjamin Alexander Schell
NPI records show Dr. Schell as active with telehealth listed in Mt Pleasant, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 849-1551.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Benjamin Alexander Schell
Practice Location
1625 Hospital Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-3698
Mailing Address
Po Box 749340, Atlanta, GA 30374-9340
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