Benjamin Parker, MD
NPI 1609823699 · Nephrology Physician · St Cloud, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Parker, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in St Cloud, MN (NPI 1609823699).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609823699
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 46821 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,351 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 337 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 196 | $123 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 139 | $336 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 | 110 | $279 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 100 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 191 | 60 |
| Furosemide | 174 | 58 |
| Losartan Potassium | 160 | 53 |
| Lisinopril | 107 | 42 |
| Torsemide | 92 | 29 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 88 | 28 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 83 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-27
- Last updated
- 2010-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Parker's NPI number?
- Benjamin Parker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609823699, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Parker's specialty?
- Benjamin Parker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Parker located?
- Benjamin Parker's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 Sixth Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303-2735.
- What is Benjamin Parker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Parker is (320) 240-2108.
- Does Benjamin Parker accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Parker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Parker's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Parker's NPI (1609823699) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.