Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Koch, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Duluth, MN

  • NPI 1174733836
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
400 E 3Rd St, Essentia Health Duluth Clinic
Duluth, MN 558051951
(218) 786-4109

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 7, 2012
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Minnesota #54829 · Iowa #R-7867

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174733836. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,044
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$63,837
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 633 300 $36
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 330 63 $27
84165 Protein measurement, serum 275 226 $17
86334 Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) 148 124 $17
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 94 80 $34
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 70 25 $12
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 69 64 $23
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers 53 47 $81
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 41 27 $79
84166 Protein measurement, body fluid 36 36 $17

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

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Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Benjamin Koch's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Koch practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Duluth, MN.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Koch practice?
Dr. Benjamin Koch practices at 400 E 3Rd St, Duluth, MN 558051951. Office phone: 2187864109.
What is Dr. Benjamin Koch's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Koch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174733836, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Koch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Koch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Koch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Protein measurement, serum (HCPCS 84165). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.