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Active NPI 1831350123 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Arlo Benson , DO

Emergency Medicine • Brainerd, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Benson, DO is a certified Emergency Medicine practicing in Brainerd, MN. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Benson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 523 N 3RD ST.

Dr. Benson is affiliated with St Josephs Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

523 N 3rd St

Brainerd, MN 564013054

Telephone 2188292861
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 St. Joseph's Medical Center Facility NPI 1568415974

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Brainerd, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs +0.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.3 Yrs
State Avg: 20.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
17 Specialists

Practicing in Brainerd, MN (1376 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benson (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Brainerd Specialty Average (17.3 Years) 17.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
237 219 $646.00 $160.73
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
218 209 $445.00 $111.35
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making
72 68 $264.00 $65.39

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-05-13
Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License MN 53539

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License MN 53539

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MN 53539

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St Josephs Medical Center

523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN 564013054

Phone: 2188292861

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Melisa Palmer , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1063492114

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address May 13, 2020

Registered at ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC MSS 6AV1-PE, 400 EAST THIRD STREET, DULUTH, MN 558051951 (Tel: 2187863146)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 13, 2020

Emergency Medicine (License #53539 in MN)

NPI Profile Active January 07, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 07, 2016

Registered at 523 N 3RD ST, BRAINERD, MN 564013054 (Tel: 2188292861)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 07, 2016

Registered at 523 N 3RD ST, BRAINERD, MN 564013054 (Tel: 2188292861)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 07, 2016

Recorded as JOSEPH BENSON, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 07, 2016

Internal Medicine (License #53539 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 19, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831350123
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 19, 2008
Last Update: May 13, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Essentia Health Duluth Clinic Mss 6av1-Pe, 400 East Third Street

Duluth, MN 558051951

Phone: 2187863146

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