Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Benjamin Parker, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · St Cloud, MN
- NPI 1609823699
- Accepts Medicare
- 23 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1200 Sixth Ave N, Centracare Clinic River Campus
St Cloud, MN 563032735
(320) 240-2108
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 28, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Minnesota #104841 · Minnesota #46821
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609823699. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,387
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$190,282
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 325 | 190 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 220 | 182 | $124 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 164 | 44 | $340 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 140 | 41 | $283 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 132 | 59 | $113 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 80 | 43 | $68 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 55 | 26 | $75 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 49 | 26 | $283 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 47 | 41 | $166 | |
85018 |
Blood count, hemoglobin | 44 | 36 | $2 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in St Cloud Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akebia Therapeutics INC | 1 | $24.61 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,334
Patients
379
Total drug cost
$121,642
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 189 | 62 | $2,458 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 187 | 57 | $1,552 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 147 | 43 | $2,010 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 130 | 42 | $1,774 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 87 | 29 | $2,903 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 80 | 18 | $2,046 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 76 | 31 | $26,882 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | Generic | 72 | 21 | $2,084 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 64 | 21 | $1,347 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 60 | 15 | $54,232 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benjamin Parker's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Parker practices Nephrology Physician in St Cloud, MN.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Parker practice?
Dr. Benjamin Parker practices at 1200 Sixth Ave N, St Cloud, MN 563032735. Office phone: 3202402108.
What is Dr. Benjamin Parker's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Parker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609823699, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Parker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Parker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Parker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.