Benjamin Hess, M.D.
NPI 1992905475 · Family Medicine Physician · Wadena, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Hess, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Wadena, MN (NPI 1992905475).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992905475
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 50262 (MN)
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
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
65 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 | 38 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 16 | $122 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 11 | $77 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$122 (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 · 140 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 395 | 95 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 373 | 94 |
| Omeprazole | 334 | 78 |
| Simvastatin | 288 | 65 |
| Losartan Potassium | 270 | 64 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 245 | 67 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 222 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-23
- Last updated
- 2009-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Hess's NPI number?
- Benjamin Hess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992905475, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Hess's specialty?
- Benjamin Hess is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Hess located?
- Benjamin Hess's practice location on file with NPPES is 4 Deerwood Ave Nw, Wadena, MN 56482-1296.
- What is Benjamin Hess's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Hess is (218) 631-1360.
- Does Benjamin Hess accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Hess is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Hess's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Hess's NPI (1992905475) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.