Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Benson, D.O.
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospitalist Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Brainerd, MN
- NPI 1831350123
- Accepts Medicare
- 18 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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523 N 3Rd St
Brainerd, MN 564013054
(218) 829-2861 - Mailing address
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Essentia Health Duluth Clinic Mss 6Av1-Pe, 400 East Third Street
Duluth, MN 558051951
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 13, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Minnesota #53539
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831350123. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
564
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$70,222
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 228 | 215 | $114 | |
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 225 | 201 | $165 | |
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 100 | 96 | $67 | |
99282 |
Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making | 11 | 11 | $39 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Brainerd Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
161
Patients
157
Total drug cost
$1,090
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 47 | 45 | $146 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 33 | 33 | $297 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 16 | 14 | $255 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | Generic | 15 | 15 | $100 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 15 | 15 | $25 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 12 | 12 | $37 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $208 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $23 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Benson's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Benson practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Brainerd, MN.
Where does Dr. Joseph Benson practice?
Dr. Joseph Benson practices at 523 N 3Rd St, Brainerd, MN 564013054. Office phone: 2188292861.
What is Dr. Joseph Benson's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831350123, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Benson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Benson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Benson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.