Benson Hargens, MD
NPI 1417330069 · Family Medicine Physician · Osage, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benson Hargens, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Osage, IA (NPI 1417330069).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417330069
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R-10436 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
174 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 86 | $72 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 39 | $105 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 28 | $120 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 21 | $159 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$159 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 133 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 500 | 126 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 358 | 102 |
| Losartan Potassium | 336 | 95 |
| Prednisone | 336 | 185 |
| Gabapentin | 306 | 68 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 279 | 71 |
| Furosemide | 276 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1010 4th St SwSuite 340Mason City, IA 50401-2857Phone: (641) 428-7766Fax: (641) 428-7788
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-07-01
- Last updated
- 2023-02-27
- Certified
- 2023-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benson Hargens's NPI number?
- Benson Hargens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417330069, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benson Hargens's specialty?
- Benson Hargens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benson Hargens located?
- Benson Hargens's practice location on file with NPPES is 620 N 8th St, Osage, IA 50461-1456.
- What is Benson Hargens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benson Hargens is (641) 732-6100.
- Does Benson Hargens accept Medicare?
- Benson Hargens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benson Hargens's NPI active?
- Yes — Benson Hargens's NPI (1417330069) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.