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Dr. Benjamin Best , MD

Neurological Surgery • Minneapolis, MN

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Best, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Minneapolis, MN. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2017, Dr. Best delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE.

Dr. Best does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Children's Health Care
2525 Chicago Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55404

Telephone 6128136000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Childrens Health Care Facility NPI 1881793750

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Wisconsin

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Minneapolis, MN

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -10.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.0 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
40 Specialists

Practicing in Minneapolis, MN (178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
37.5% 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. Best (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Minneapolis Specialty Average (19.0 Years) 19.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-11
Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License MN 79646

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Neurological Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License CA A193538

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Secondary Practice Locations

Children's Health Care, 345 North Smith Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55102

Phone: 6512206000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Maria Andrews , MS, NNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal, Critical Care

NPI 1003354853

Master of Science, NNPBC

NPI 1003862434

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Holly Thompson , CPNP-AC

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics, Critical Care

NPI 1013403872

CPNPAC

Dr. Sarah Murphy , DO

Pediatrics - Pediatric Endocrinology

NPI 1023540473

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Molly Soran , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023553492

Physician Assistant

Dr. Karl Newman , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1033165782

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 July 22, 2025

Registered at CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE, 2525 CHICAGO AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404 (Tel: 6128136000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 22, 2025

Registered at CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE, 2525 CHICAGO AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 10, 2024

Neurological Surgery (License #A193538 in CA)

NPI Profile Active April 04, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 04, 2017

Registered at 8701 W WATERTOWN PLANK RD, MILWAUKEE, WI 532263548 (Tel: 4149554575)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 04, 2017

Registered at 8701 W WATERTOWN PLANK RD, MILWAUKEE, WI 532263548

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 04, 2017

Recorded as BENJAMIN BEST, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 04, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 04, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083147300
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 04, 2017
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Children's Health Care, 2525 Chicago Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55404

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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