BENJAMIN BEST M.D.
NPI 1083147300
Neurological Surgery in Minneapolis, MN

Active since April 04, 2017PECOS Enrolled
CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE, 2525 CHICAGO AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404(612) 813-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Benjamin Best M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BENJAMIN BEST M.D. (NPI 1083147300) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (79646) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in St. Paul.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083147300
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN BESTCredential: M.D.
Location AddressCHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE, 2525 CHICAGO AVENUE SOUTHMinneapolis, MN 55404
Mailing AddressChildren's Health Care, 2525 Chicago Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55404
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1083147300 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · 79646✔ Licensed in CA · A193538
Definition
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.
CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Children's Health Care, 345 North Smith AvenueSt. Paul, MN 55102 · Phone (651) 220-6000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Benjamin Best M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Best reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pediatric Cardiology
2525 CHICAGO AVENUE SOUTH
Minneapolis, MN 55404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 551 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55404 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE, 2525 CHICAGO AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE, 2525 CHICAGO AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE, 2525 CHICAGO AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE, 2525 CHICAGO AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Benjamin Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Best is 1083147300. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2017.

Where is Benjamin Best located?

Benjamin Best practices at Children's Health Care 2525 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404. The listed phone number is (612) 813-6000.

What is Benjamin Best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Benjamin Best enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Best is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Benjamin Best's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Best reassigns Medicare benefits to Children's Health Care (Minneapolis, MN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Benjamin Best's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Best accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners list Benjamin Best as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Best was last updated on July 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.