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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
523 N 3Rd St
Brainerd, MN 564013054
(218) 829-2861
Mailing address
Essentia Health Duluth Clinic Mss 6Av1-Pe, 400 East Third Street
Duluth, MN 558051951

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.