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NICOLLE ROCINA MARLENE BENZ DO
NPI 1356322580
Hospitalist in Spokane, WA

Active since November 05, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
101 W 8TH AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99204(509) 474-3260(509) 474-3245 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 20, 2025, Apr 16, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Nicolle Rocina Marlene Benz Do NPPES

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

NICOLLE ROCINA MARLENE BENZ DO (NPI 1356322580) is an individual hospitalist provider in Spokane, Washington, licensed in Idaho (O-0658) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp., and is a graduate of University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356322580
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLLE ROCINA MARLENE BENZCredential: DO
Location Address101 W 8TH AVESpokane, WA 99204-2307
Mailing AddressPo Box 421Liberty Lake, WA 99019-0421 · (866) 747-2455
Phone(509) 474-3260
Fax(509) 474-3245
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateNovember 5, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2025
✔ NPI 1356322580 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in ID · O-0658✔ Licensed in TX · L5248✔ Licensed in CO · DR-43848✔ Licensed in TN · 1832
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 ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License OP60290492 (WA), O-0658 (ID)
101 W 8TH AVE, Spokane, WA 99204
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence 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

Nicolle Rocina Marlene Benz 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 ID1456322890
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150117000241
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 5

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.
340 services155 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
125 services62 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.
95 services94 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.
50 services26 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.

Acute Care Hospitals · Spokane, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500054
Location101 West 8th AvenueSpokane, WA 99204 · Spokane County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99204 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
4 suppliers26 claims26 services$19.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric E0600
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$33.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers36 claims36 services$99.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

CHELSEA POSENJAK
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-3131
CAITLIN KLAMPER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-4744
DR. SARAH N PETERSON MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-3020
MICHAEL GROSS MD
Anesthesiology
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-3181
LAURA DARLENE DEWALD DO
Internal Medicine
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 626-9900
PAUL C THORNE MD
Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
101 W 8TH AVE, STE 100
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-5445
DR. BROOKS THOMAS LASELLE M.D.
Emergency Medicine
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (253) 217-3832
MR. MICHAEL CLIFFORD BLANCH R.PH.
Pharmacist
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-3088

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 Nicolle Benz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicolle Benz is 1356322580. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 5, 2005.

Where is Nicolle Benz located?

Nicolle Benz practices at 101 W 8th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204. The listed phone number is (509) 474-3260.

What is Nicolle Benz's specialty?

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

Is Nicolle Benz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicolle Benz 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 Nicolle Benz accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Nicolle Benz 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 Nicolle Benz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicolle Benz is affiliated with Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp..

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicolle Benz 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 12 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.