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BENJAMIN AVI LEVINSON CRNA
NPI 1205298668
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Decorah, IA

Active since March 24, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
901 MONTGOMERY ST, DECORAH, IA 52101(563) 382-2911 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 8, 2024, Mar 24, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Benjamin Avi Levinson Crna NPPES

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

BENJAMIN AVI LEVINSON CRNA (NPI 1205298668) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Decorah, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (132012) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Osage.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205298668
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN AVI LEVINSONCredential: CRNA
Location Address901 MONTGOMERY STDecorah, IA 52101
Mailing Address901 Montgomery StDecorah, IA 52101-2325 · (563) 382-2911
Phone(563) 382-2911
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1205298668 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 132012
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 132012 (IA)
901 MONTGOMERY ST, Decorah, IA 52101
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1616 N 8th StOsage, IA 50461-1456 · Phone (641) 732-6000 · Fax (641) 732-6069

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin Avi Levinson Crna 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 ID446508956
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180731001885
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 Reassignments

15

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Levinson reassigns Medicare billing to 15 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Winneshiek Medical Center
Same address
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
901 MONTGOMERY ST
Decorah, IA 52101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1619922051 (Iowa)
  • 170 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023022803 (952) 442-9770
Veterans Memorial Hospital City Of Waukon Ia
15 mi
Rural Health
105 E MAIN ST
Waukon, IA 52172
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1164599643 (Iowa)
  • 89 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093306425 (563) 568-3411
Regional Health Services Of Howard County
18 mi
Critical Access
235 8TH AVE W
Cresco, IA 52136
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1417991316 (Iowa)
  • 56 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730283326 (563) 547-2101
Palmer Lutheran Health Center, Inc.
23 mi
Critical Access
112 JEFFERSON STREET
West Union, IA 52175
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598765398 (563) 422-3811
Mercy Medical Center New Hampton
32 mi
Critical Access
308 N MAPLE AVE, STE H
New Hampton, IA 50659
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 56 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770651515 (641) 394-4121
Sumner Community Club
35 mi
Critical Access
909 W 1ST ST
Sumner, IA 50674
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780684548 (563) 578-3275
Mitchell County Memorial Hospital
40 mi
Rural Health
109 WESTWARD DR # 6
Riceville, IA 50466
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1033291927 (Iowa)
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689766206 (641) 985-2122
People's Memorial Hospital
57 mi
Critical Access
1600 1ST ST E
Independence, IA 50644
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Peoples Memorial Hospital
  • 91 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265595144 (319) 332-0999
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
58 mi
Emergency Medical Services
709 W MAIN ST
Manchester, IA 52057
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 169 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326073669 (563) 927-3232
Trinity Regional Medical Center
120 mi
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment
1610 COLLINS ST, SUITE D
Webster City, IA 50595
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 387 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568650174 (515) 832-1667

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
54 services54 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
37 services32 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
17 services11 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480
Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mason City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160064
Location1000 Fourth Street SWMason City, IA 50401 · Cerro Gordo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mitchell County Regional Health

Critical Access Hospitals · Osage, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161323
Location616 North Eighth StreetOsage, IA 50461 · Mitchell County
Emergency services

Floyd County Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Charles City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161347
Location800 11th StCharles City, IA 50616 · Floyd County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Winnmed

Critical Access Hospitals · Decorah, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161371
Location901 Montgomery StreetDecorah, IA 52101 · Winneshiek County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52101 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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 20

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

DR. RANDALL J BREMNER M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
901 MONTGOMERY ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-2911
ERIC WILLIAM SVESTKA M.D.
Family Medicine
901 MONTGOMERY ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-2911
NANCY J GILSON RN DIABETES EDUCATOR
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
901 MONTGOMERY ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-2911
HANNAH GAVESKE ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
901 MONTGOMERY ST, REHABILITATION SERVICES
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-2911
CHRIS TRYTTEN
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
901 MONTGOMERY ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-2911
DOUGLAS O VOGELSON JR. AU.D.
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
901 MONTGOMERY ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-9671
WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
901 MONTGOMERY ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (952) 442-9770
MS. TAYLOR JO SNYDER RN
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
901 MONTGOMERY ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-2911

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 Levinson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Levinson is 1205298668. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2016.

Where is Benjamin Levinson located?

Benjamin Levinson practices at 901 Montgomery St, Decorah, IA 52101. The listed phone number is (563) 382-2911.

What is Benjamin Levinson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Benjamin Levinson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Levinson 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Benjamin Levinson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Levinson reassigns Medicare benefits to 15 organizations: Winneshiek Medical Center (Decorah, IA), Veterans Memorial Hospital City Of Waukon Ia (Waukon, IA), Regional Health Services Of Howard County (Cresco, IA), Palmer Lutheran Health Center, Inc. (West Union, IA), Mercy Medical Center New Hampton (New Hampton, IA) and 10 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Levinson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Levinson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Benjamin Levinson 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 Levinson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Levinson is affiliated with Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center, Mitchell County Regional Health, Floyd County Medical Center and Winnmed.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Levinson was last updated on April 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.