Dr. Benjamin A. Bassichis, MD

Dr. Bassichis practices at Prestonwood Surgery Center in Plano, Texas.

Dr. Bassichis' NPI, 1417918947, was assigned on April 2, 2006. Dr. Bassichis graduated from McGovern Medical School in 1996. Dr. Bassichis holds Texas license K2643.

Dr. Bassichis' primary practice is Prestonwood Surgery Center, at 6957 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093 in Collin County. The practice phone is (972) 820-9033.

Dr. Bassichis' primary practice is Prestonwood Surgery Center in Plano, Texas. Dmand AI also links Dr. Bassichis to 1 physician office, named with a free account.

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Bassichis practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

Facial plastic surgery is Dr. Bassichis' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207YS0123X. Dr. Bassichis is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Bassichis' licenses on file in 3 states: Texas, Colorado and Illinois.

Dmand AI lists endoscopic sinus surgery among the conditions Dr. Bassichis treats.

CMS data shows 5,145 Medicare services from Dr. Bassichis across 20 procedure codes in 2024, for 317 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $2,641,772 for them.

CMS counts 317 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Bassichis in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 159 patients. 75% of them have high cholesterol, and 62% have high blood pressure. Their average risk score is 0.90, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Bassichis' median patient age at 61, with 64% women.

In 2024, Dr. Bassichis wrote 965 Medicare Part D claims for 312 patients. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 921 of them, across 8 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $3,881 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 769 claims across 9 drugs.

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 68 out of 100 for Dr. Bassichis for performance year 2024, reported individually. Dr. Bassichis accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Bassichis as offering telehealth. CMS counts 362 procedures of melanoma (skin cancer) excision by Dr. Bassichis, more than 99% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.

Removal or shaving of skin growth: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Dmand AI links 18 papers to Dr. Bassichis in 2018. 2018 was the busiest year, with 2. The most frequent topics are Cosmetic Techniques, Patient Satisfaction and Skin Aging. Dr. Bassichis has published most often in Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Dr. Bassichis' most frequent co-authors are Bradley Franklin Marple, MD, John Eric McClay, MD and Demetri Arnaoutakis.

CMS Open Payments shows 138 general payments to Dr. Bassichis from 5 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 56% of the total. Galderma Laboratories, L.P. paid the most, $3,414.

Dmand AI lists 3 awards for Dr. Bassichis, most recently Regional Top Doctor in 2014.

Dr. Bassichis graduated from McGovern Medical School in 1996. Dr. Bassichis is a member of NHS and ACS.

Dr. Bassichis is in network with 19 carriers, including Aetna, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 13. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.