Joseph Benson, D.O.
NPI 1831350123 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Brainerd, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Benson, D.O. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Brainerd, MN (NPI 1831350123).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831350123
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 53539 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
527 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 237 | $161 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 218 | $111 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 72 | $65 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$161 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 44 | 43 |
| Prednisone | 36 | 35 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 34 | 34 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 20 | 20 |
| Cephalexin | 12 | 12 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 12 | 12 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 11 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-19
- Last updated
- 2020-05-13
- Certified
- 2020-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Benson's NPI number?
- Joseph Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831350123, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Benson's specialty?
- Joseph Benson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Benson located?
- Joseph Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN 56401-3054.
- What is Joseph Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Benson is (218) 829-2861.
- Does Joseph Benson accept Medicare?
- Joseph Benson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Benson's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Benson's NPI (1831350123) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.