Benjamin Heggestad, D.D.S., MD
NPI 1598146763 · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) · Duluth, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Maxillofacial Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Heggestad, D.D.S., MD is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) provider in Duluth, MN (NPI 1598146763).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598146763
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.D.S., MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D13524 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Dental Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 166 | 131 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 111 | 92 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 29 | 29 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 27 | 24 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 26 | 26 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 19 | 15 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$108 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 750 E 34th St Ste 3128Hibbing, MN 55746-3523Phone: (218) 293-0691Fax: (218) 293-0693
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-14
- Last updated
- 2021-07-26
- Certified
- 2021-07-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Heggestad's NPI number?
- Benjamin Heggestad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598146763, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Heggestad's specialty?
- Benjamin Heggestad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Heggestad located?
- Benjamin Heggestad's practice location on file with NPPES is 3617 W Arrowhead Rd, Duluth, MN 55811-4132.
- What is Benjamin Heggestad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Heggestad is (218) 722-8377.
- Does Benjamin Heggestad accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Heggestad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Heggestad's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Heggestad's NPI (1598146763) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.