Joseph Benert, MD
NPI 1023505088 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Duluth, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sports Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Benert, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Duluth, MN (NPI 1023505088).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023505088
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
300 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 91 | $62 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 76 | $56 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 52 | $77 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 33 | $43 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 27 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-16
- Last updated
- 2023-06-02
- Certified
- 2023-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Benert's NPI number?
- Joseph Benert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023505088, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Benert's specialty?
- Joseph Benert is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Benert located?
- Joseph Benert's practice location on file with NPPES is 1012 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805-2200.
- What is Joseph Benert's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Benert is (218) 249-5555.
- Does Joseph Benert accept Medicare?
- Joseph Benert is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Benert's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Benert's NPI (1023505088) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.