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Active NPI 1780206110 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin R. Branigan , MD

Surgery • Spencer, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Branigan, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Spencer, IA. With approximately 1 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2025, Dr. Branigan delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1823 HIGHWAY BLVD STE 5.

Dr. Branigan maintains professional affiliations with Lakes Regional Healthcare, Spencer Municipal Hospital and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1823 Highway Blvd Ste 5

Spencer, IA 513012226

Telephone 7122626320
Fax 7122643007
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Northwest Iowa Surgeons Pc Facility NPI 1295713261

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2025

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Spencer, IA

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
1 Yrs -20.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.0 Yrs
State Avg: 26.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Spencer, IA (452 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Branigan (1 Years) 1 Yrs
Spencer Specialty Average (21.0 Years) 21.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-31
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IA MD-55631

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Spencer Municipal Hospital

1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 513014342

Phone: 7122648300

Lakes Regional Healthcare

826 N 8th St, Estherville, IA 513341528

Phone: 7123622631

Lakes Regional Healthcare

2301 Hwy 71, Spirit Lake, IA 513601253

Phone: 7123361230

Lakes Regional Healthcare

2301 Hwy 71, Spirit Lake, IA 513601253

Phone: 7123363750

Spencer Municipal Hospital

606 Nw 7th St, Pocahontas, IA 505741028

Phone: 7123353501

Lakes Regional Healthcare

2301 Hwy 71, Spirit Lake, IA 513601184

Lakes Regional Healthcare

826 N 8th St, Estherville, IA 513341528

Phone: 4123368708

Spencer Municipal Hospital

3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, IA 505362516

Phone: 7128525500

Spencer Municipal Hospital

1823 Hwy Blvd, Spencer, IA 513012226

Phone: 7122626320

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

7 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1083671689

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1124007893

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1437386125

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1629057104

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1740269224

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1790711885

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 12, 2025

Registered at 1823 HIGHWAY BLVD STE 5, SPENCER, IA 513012226 (Tel: 7122626320)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 12, 2025

Registered at 1823 HIGHWAY BLVD STE 5, SPENCER, IA 513012226 (Tel: 7122626320)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 12, 2025

Surgery (License #MD-55631 in IA)

NPI Profile Active May 11, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 11, 2020

Registered at 1415 WOODLAND AVE STE 140, DES MOINES, IA 503093203 (Tel: 5152414076)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 11, 2020

Registered at 9502 DOUGLAS ST, OMAHA, NE 681143840

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 11, 2020

Recorded as BENJAMIN BRANIGAN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 11, 2020

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 07, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1780206110
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 07, 2020
Last Update: August 12, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1823 Highway Blvd Ste 5

Spencer, IA 513012226

Phone: 7122626320

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