Active NPI 1174733836 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin R Koch , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology • Duluth, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Koch, MD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology practicing in Duluth, MN. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2006, Dr. Koch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 400 E 3RD ST.

Dr. Koch is affiliated with The Duluth Clinic Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, protein measurement, serum, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

400 E 3rd St
Essentia Health Duluth Clinic

Duluth, MN 558051951

Telephone 2187864109

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Duluth Clinic, Ltd Facility NPI 1245278209

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Duluth, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs -9.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.5 Yrs

State Avg: 23.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

18 Specialists

Practicing in Duluth, MN (384 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

84.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Koch (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Duluth Specialty Average (29.5 Years) 29.5 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
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	583	301	$213.77	$35.30
84165 Protein measurement, serum	304	244	$91.32	$16.90
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	268	61	$147.84	$26.34
86334 Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation)	182	153	$91.81	$16.90
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	111	41	$60.54	$11.28
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	90	76	$180.70	$32.73
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	56	52	$64.71	$11.29
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report	49	49	$126.53	$22.40
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers	44	39	$550.00	$78.82
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	37	25	$431.54	$77.35
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation	34	34	$387.00	$45.25
88188 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers	32	30	$409.00	$58.33
84166 Protein measurement, body fluid	29	27	$91.21	$16.89
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	25	13	$201.36	$36.30
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	22	21	$224.00	$25.22
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	21	21	$61.86	$10.64
86335 Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration	21	20	$93.86	$16.91
88363 Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis	20	20	$125.20	$22.37
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	17	14	$358.12	$66.04
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	16	14	$271.00	$39.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	633	300	$203.91	$35.95
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	330	63	$150.27	$27.29
84165 Protein measurement, serum	275	226	$85.00	$17.22
86334 Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation)	148	124	$85.00	$17.22
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	94	80	$176.00	$33.64
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	70	25	$58.00	$11.51
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report	69	64	$120.00	$22.93
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers	53	47	$550.00	$80.73
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	41	27	$416.00	$79.28
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	36	35	$63.00	$11.64
84166 Protein measurement, body fluid	36	36	$85.00	$17.22
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	33	32	$224.00	$26.63
88188 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers	29	29	$409.00	$59.69
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	28	17	$271.00	$40.34
86335 Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration	25	25	$91.00	$17.24
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	24	21	$60.00	$10.84
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	24	20	$350.00	$67.63
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	24	13	$193.00	$37.00
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation	23	22	$387.00	$46.42
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	14	14	$22.00	$4.13
88363 Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis	12	12	$124.00	$22.44
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	12	12	$734.00	$140.01
88333 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site	11	11	$295.00	$59.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	729	364	$193.91	$36.91
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	272	59	$165.79	$27.62
84165 Protein measurement, serum	260	213	$85.00	$17.76
86334 Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation)	143	114	$85.00	$17.77
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	99	78	$176.00	$34.15
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	89	33	$58.00	$11.79
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report	67	66	$120.00	$23.52
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	49	44	$63.00	$12.13
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	47	35	$416.00	$81.06
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	43	42	$224.00	$27.26
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers	41	40	$550.00	$80.87
88188 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers	39	35	$409.00	$60.86
84166 Protein measurement, body fluid	35	34	$85.00	$17.77
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	32	19	$344.38	$68.79
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation	29	28	$387.00	$46.95
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	26	25	$60.00	$11.15
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	20	13	$271.00	$40.96
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	20	20	$22.00	$4.25
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	18	11	$138.00	$25.80
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	16	12	$193.00	$37.69
86335 Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration	13	13	$91.00	$17.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	828	416	$188.00	$37.60
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	389	68	$145.00	$28.50
84165 Protein measurement, serum	249	197	$85.00	$18.11
86334 Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation)	148	122	$85.00	$18.11
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	118	95	$176.00	$35.15
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	71	26	$58.00	$12.03
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	63	40	$416.00	$82.84
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report	53	53	$120.00	$23.97
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers	52	47	$550.00	$83.40
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	32	31	$63.00	$12.39
88188 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers	32	32	$409.00	$61.93
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	32	29	$60.00	$11.33
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	29	27	$224.00	$27.79
84166 Protein measurement, body fluid	25	25	$85.00	$18.11
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	23	16	$271.00	$42.15
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation	22	22	$387.00	$48.26
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	21	19	$332.00	$70.56
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	18	12	$312.00	$62.27
86335 Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration	14	14	$91.00	$17.84
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	14	14	$22.00	$4.33
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	13	11	$138.00	$26.74
88333 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site	11	11	$295.00	$62.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	540	90	$145.00	$29.33
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	531	295	$188.00	$38.96
84165 Protein measurement, serum	248	200	$83.08	$18.66
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	144	119	$176.00	$36.53
86334 Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation)	137	117	$83.34	$18.67
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	99	34	$56.64	$12.40
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers	70	66	$550.00	$86.60
88188 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers	48	46	$409.00	$64.60
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	48	32	$416.00	$85.74
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	39	38	$62.08	$12.76
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	39	23	$271.00	$42.77
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation	31	30	$387.00	$50.12
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	27	24	$59.04	$11.63
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	25	23	$224.00	$28.63
84166 Protein measurement, body fluid	24	23	$82.33	$18.59
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	24	16	$326.58	$73.27
88365 Genetic sequencing localization, initial procedure	21	18	$226.00	$45.25
88323 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred material requiring preparation of slides	19	19	$400.74	$90.31
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	19	12	$136.53	$27.53
86335 Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration	15	14	$90.00	$18.64
88333 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site	14	14	$285.57	$64.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	640	328	$178.97	$38.71
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	364	57	$145.00	$29.31
84165 Protein measurement, serum	312	233	$79.97	$18.28
86334 Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation)	168	149	$79.93	$18.28
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	90	77	$166.08	$36.19
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers	51	47	$550.00	$85.36
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	49	35	$392.98	$84.86
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	48	19	$53.83	$12.22
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	39	23	$257.92	$43.31
88188 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers	37	35	$409.00	$63.76
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	36	33	$224.00	$28.59
84166 Protein measurement, body fluid	28	27	$81.00	$18.27
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	28	25	$61.00	$12.59
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	23	17	$317.78	$72.26
86335 Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration	21	21	$82.00	$18.27
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	18	17	$56.33	$11.51
88365 Genetic sequencing localization, initial procedure	17	16	$226.00	$44.73
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation	15	14	$387.00	$49.40
88333 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site	13	13	$280.23	$64.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	663	309	$155.19	$38.73
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	323	68	$182.71	$29.28
84165 Protein measurement, serum	275	231	$76.18	$18.27
86334 Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation)	158	139	$75.62	$18.26
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	106	86	$150.55	$36.39
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	85	33	$50.35	$12.11
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers	71	63	$550.00	$85.46
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	50	30	$342.00	$85.39
88188 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers	46	43	$409.00	$64.40
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	42	41	$61.00	$12.93
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation	30	30	$343.50	$49.73
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	29	21	$221.69	$45.77
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	24	11	$250.75	$65.10
86335 Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration	24	23	$77.00	$18.27
88365 Genetic sequencing localization, initial procedure	24	21	$226.00	$45.39
84166 Protein measurement, body fluid	21	21	$81.00	$18.28
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	18	18	$224.00	$28.95
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	16	12	$296.25	$73.33
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	14	14	$49.86	$11.86
88364 Genetic sequencing localization, each additional procedure	14	11	$126.57	$35.80
88333 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site	14	13	$259.00	$65.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	796	376	$143.83	$38.88
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	370	59	$158.32	$29.22
84165 Protein measurement, serum	300	246	$74.00	$18.22
86334 Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation)	215	191	$73.00	$18.22
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	112	87	$145.00	$36.44
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers	79	72	$550.00	$89.74
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	73	27	$47.48	$12.18
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report	71	71	$111.00	$24.77
88188 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers	54	50	$409.00	$73.24
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	40	19	$313.05	$86.05
86335 Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration	37	36	$75.43	$18.22
84166 Protein measurement, body fluid	31	30	$80.13	$18.22
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	30	27	$61.00	$12.90
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	25	19	$204.80	$56.30
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation	25	22	$291.60	$49.58
88365 Genetic sequencing localization, initial procedure	22	18	$224.91	$45.31
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	21	17	$269.14	$72.77
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	21	16	$104.90	$27.80
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	20	20	$224.00	$28.53
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	18	18	$45.11	$11.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License MN 54829

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License IA R-7867

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 558051951

Phone: 2187868364

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Christian Conner , RN, CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003068743

Registered Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Jordan Tichenor

Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

NPI 1003299827

Molly Dwyer , APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NPI 1003468760

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Amy Larson , MD

Hospitalist

NPI 1003565292

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Annette Barker

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003845595

Bruce Derauf

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003847385

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active August 07, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 07, 2012

Registered at 400 E 3RD ST, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC, DULUTH, MN 558051951 (Tel: 2187864109)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 07, 2012

Registered at 400 E 3RD ST, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC, DULUTH, MN 558051951 (Tel: 2187864019)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 07, 2012

Recorded as BENJAMIN KOCH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 07, 2012

Pathology (License #54829 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 23, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174733836

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 23, 2007

Last Update: August 07, 2012

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

400 E 3rd St, Essentia Health Duluth Clinic

Duluth, MN 558051951

Phone: 2187864019

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