Benjamin Skoch, D.O.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Benjamin Skoch is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Kansas City, KS with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Benjamin Skoch, D.O. has practiced family medicine for 12+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from Kansas City University of Physicians and Surgeons in 2014 and has 12+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.89/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Kansas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 35% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4000 Cambridge St # Ms 1020, Kansas City, KS 66160-1150
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202391.89/100
Kansas avg: 86.3 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better49.64%
Kansas avg: 5.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+44.5 pts)
49.64% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.5%
Kansas avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in KansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
193
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
84
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
550
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $36k
Percentile rankings compared against 648 reporting peers in Kansas.
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%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Kansas City University of Physicians and Surgeons
Board certified · Dec 5, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207QH0002X
Education & Training
Kansas City University of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
6675 Holmes Rd Ste 360, Kansas City, MO 64131-1150
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Benjamin Skoch
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin Skoch for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kansas City 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 Skoch
NPI records show Dr. Skoch as active with telehealth listed in Kansas City, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (913) 588-3807.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Benjamin Skoch
Practice Location
4000 Cambridge St # Ms 1020, Kansas City, KS 66160-1150
Mailing Address
6675 Holmes Rd Ste 360, Kansas City, MO 64131-1150
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