Benjamin Shives, M.D.
NPI 1871812602 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Sioux Falls, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Shives, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Sioux Falls, SD (NPI 1871812602).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871812602
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9715 (SD)
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 tenure28% of score
16 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
207 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 | 136 | $161 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 56 | $112 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 15 | $66 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-18
- Last updated
- 2015-12-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Shives's NPI number?
- Benjamin Shives's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871812602, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Shives's specialty?
- Benjamin Shives is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Shives located?
- Benjamin Shives's practice location on file with NPPES is 1325 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1007.
- What is Benjamin Shives's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Shives is (605) 322-8000.
- Does Benjamin Shives accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Shives is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Shives's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Shives's NPI (1871812602) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-12-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.