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Active NPI 1114248192 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin D Knutson , MD

Emergency Medicine • Fargo, ND

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Knutson, MD is a certified Emergency Medicine practicing in Fargo, ND. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2010, Dr. Knutson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5225 23RD AVE S.

Dr. Knutson maintains professional affiliations with Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region, Mayo Clinic, Allina Health System 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, critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5225 23rd Ave S

Fargo, ND 581047927

Telephone 7014172575
Fax 7014172535
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Sanford Medical Center Fargo Facility NPI 1861927709

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Fargo, ND

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs +0.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.7 Yrs
State Avg: 20.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
55 Specialists

Practicing in Fargo, ND (132 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
83.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Knutson (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Fargo Specialty Average (15.7 Years) 15.7 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
166 163 $957.69 $164.43
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
87 85 $677.66 $114.21
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
27 27 $1194.56 $204.95
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making
15 15 $424.67 $65.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-08-07
Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License ND 24602

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.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License WI 68455

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.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License MN 55343

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mayo Clinic

200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 559050001

Phone: 5072842511

Allina Health System

1324 5th St N, New Ulm, MN 560731514

Phone: 5072175199

Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region

1000 1st Dr Nw, Austin, MN 559122941

Phone: 5074337351

Secondary Practice Locations

1025 Marsh St

Mankato, MN 560014752

Phone: 5072842511

1324 5th St N

New Ulm, MN 560731514

Phone: 5072175000

801 Broadway N

Fargo, ND 581023641

Phone: 7012342000

1025 Marsh St

Mankato, MN 560014752

Phone: 5076254549

700 West Ave S

La Crosse, WI 546014783

Phone: 6087850940

200 1st St Sw

Rochester, MN 559050001

Phone: 5072842511

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.)

Dre Steinwehr

Internal Medicine

NPI 1003483934
Sarah Nell

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003593377
Dr. Mary Nybakken , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1013163963

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Miranda Schaan

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1013673672

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

17 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location August 07, 2026

Registered at 5225 23RD AVE S, FARGO, ND 581047927 (Tel: 7014172575)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 07, 2026

Registered at PO BOX 5074, SIOUX FALLS, SD 571175074 (Tel: 6053286585)

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Updated Practice Location May 07, 2026

Registered at 1324 5TH ST N, NEW ULM, MN 560731514 (Tel: 5072175000)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address May 07, 2026

Registered at 2925 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554071321 (Tel: 6122629000)

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Updated Practice Location January 05, 2021

Registered at 1025 MARSH ST, MANKATO, MN 560014752 (Tel: 5072842511)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 19, 2020

Emergency Medicine (License #68455 in WI)

NPI Profile Active December 16, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location December 16, 2017

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 5072842511)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address December 16, 2017

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 5072842511)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 16, 2017

Recorded as BENJAMIN KNUTSON, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 16, 2017

Emergency Medicine (License #55343 in MN)

NPI Profile Active October 22, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location October 22, 2012

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 5072842511)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address October 22, 2012

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 5072842511)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 22, 2012

Recorded as BENJAMIN KNUTSON, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 22, 2012

Emergency Medicine (License #55343 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 14, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114248192
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 14, 2010
Last Update: August 07, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 5074

Sioux Falls, SD 571175074

Phone: 6053286585

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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