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DR. BENJAMIN MICHAEL WESTERHOFF DO
NPI 1114509486
Hospitalist in Bemidji, MN

Active since April 26, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1300 ANNE ST NW, BEMIDJI, MN 56601(218) 333-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 18, 2024, Apr 26, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Benjamin Michael Westerhoff Do NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN MICHAEL WESTERHOFF DO (NPI 1114509486) is an individual hospitalist provider in Bemidji, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (76846) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114509486
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN MICHAEL WESTERHOFFCredential: DO
Location Address1300 ANNE ST NWBemidji, MN 56601-5103
Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074
Phone(218) 333-5000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1114509486 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 76846
Definition
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1300 ANNE ST NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, Sanford Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Benjamin Michael Westerhoff Do is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5890226864
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241001002531
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
164 services59 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
36 services36 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
17 services13 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bemidji, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240100
Location1300 Anne St NWBemidji, MN 56601 · Beltrami County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sanford Bagley Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Bagley, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241328
Location203 4th Street NorthwestBagley, MN 56621 · Clearwater County
Emergency services

Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Cass Lake, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Federal
CMS Certification Number241358
Location425 7th Street NWCass Lake, MN 56633 · Cass County
Emergency services

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Acute Care Hospitals · Fargo, ND
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350011
Location801 Broadway NorthFargo, ND 58122 · Cass County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56601 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
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 20

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

COLE HARTJE PA-C
Physician Assistant
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 368-6224
DONNA MARIE SHORTER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 333-5000
NATALEE SCHULTZ CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 751-5430
MATTHEW AARON HALLANGER D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1300 ANNE ST NW, SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 333-5519
JOHNNA NYNAS M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 333-5000
MICHAEL ALAN ERICKSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 751-5430
JOLYN SEITZ M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 751-5430
JAMES BRAUNWARTH M.D.
Hospitalist
1300 ANNE ST NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Beltrami County (218) 333-5000

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 Westerhoff's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Westerhoff is 1114509486. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2021.

Where is Benjamin Westerhoff located?

Benjamin Westerhoff practices at 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601. The listed phone number is (218) 333-5000.

What is Benjamin Westerhoff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Benjamin Westerhoff enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Westerhoff is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Benjamin Westerhoff accept?

Health plans from Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Benjamin Westerhoff 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.

Is Benjamin Westerhoff affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Westerhoff is affiliated with Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, Sanford Bagley Medical Center, Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital and Sanford Medical Center Fargo.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Westerhoff was last updated on September 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.