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JOSEPH C BENACCI MD
NPI 1295739142
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in La Crosse, WI

Active since June 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Joseph C Benacci Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH C BENACCI MD (NPI 1295739142) is an individual plastic and reconstructive surgery provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (42835) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295739142
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0122X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH C BENACCICredential: MD
Location Address1836 SOUTH AVELa Crosse, WI 54601-5429
Mailing Address1836 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601-5429 · (608) 782-7300
Phone(608) 782-7300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 2015
✔ NPI 1295739142 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0122X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 42835
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI 54601
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF45261
Medicare PIN0561WI
Medicaid34044800WI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Aspirus Health Plan, HealthPartners.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

Joseph C Benacci Md 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 ID6800089921
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101021000995
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Benacci reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gundersen Clinic Ltd
Same address
Clinic/Center
1836 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 928 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851343115 (608) 782-7300
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc
Same address
Clinic/Center
710 DENTON ST
La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,457 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619210895 (608) 782-7300

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · La Crosse, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520087
Location1910 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601 · La Crosse County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

JEFFREY BRIAN TROHKIMOINEN M.D.
Anesthesiology
1836 SOUTH AVE, GUNDERSEN CLINIC, LTD.
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 775-2031
JESSICA E THESING CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
DR. MICHAEL DAVID SMITH PSY.D.
Psychologist
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
JESSICA MAE RASMUSSEN
Surgery
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
JULIE SONSALLA NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
LAURA KLINGBEIL
Orthopaedic Surgery
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
SUSAN CAROL SORRENTINO RN
Registered Nurse (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
NAOMI MUTHONI RUIRU NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300

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 Joseph Benacci's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Benacci is 1295739142. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2005.

Where is Joseph Benacci located?

Joseph Benacci practices at 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601. The listed phone number is (608) 782-7300.

What is Joseph Benacci's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0122X.

Is Joseph Benacci enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Benacci 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 Joseph Benacci's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Benacci reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Gundersen Clinic Ltd (La Crosse, WI) and Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc (La Crosse, WI). 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 Joseph Benacci's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Benacci accept?

Health plans from Aspirus Health Plan and HealthPartners list Joseph Benacci 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 Joseph Benacci affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Benacci is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Benacci was last updated on May 15, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years 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.