Benjamin L Schellhase, DO

Hospitalist

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(717) 217-4300Chambersburg, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across PA can see Benjamin L Schellhase, DO in person in Chambersburg or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate since 2012, he brings 14+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

1 of 61 Hospitalist providers in PASee all Hospitalist in Chambersburg14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 596dNPPES updated 2024-09-17 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

112 N 7th St, Chambersburg, PA 17201-1720

Fax: (717) 217-4217
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

354

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

161

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

339

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $28k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
53%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease
53%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Anxiety Disorders
49%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Diabetes
47%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Mood Disorders
46%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$13 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to Benjamin L Schellhase's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.55 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2012

    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 16, 2024

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 14 years in practice

    Established

HospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Taxonomy: 208M00000X

Education & Training

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2012)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

601 Memory Ln, York, PA 17402-2231

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hospitalist Care With Benjamin L Schellhase

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin L Schellhase for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Chambersburg 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 L Schellhase

Dr. Schellhase is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chambersburg, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (717) 217-4300.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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