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DR. DARRIN J BENZING M.D.
NPI 1447293618
Internal Medicine in Saint Ignace, MI

Active since June 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1140 N STATE ST, SAINT IGNACE, MI 49781(906) 643-8585 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Darrin J Benzing M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DARRIN J BENZING M.D. (NPI 1447293618) is an individual internal medicine provider in Saint Ignace, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301058550) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Cheboygan.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447293618
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DARRIN J BENZINGCredential: M.D.
Location Address1140 N STATE STSaint Ignace, MI 49781-1048
Mailing AddressPo Box 419Cheboygan, MI 49721-0419 · (231) 627-5601 · Fax (231) 627-1471
Phone(906) 643-8585
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMarch 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1447293618 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301058550
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 4301058550 (MI)
1140 N STATE ST, Saint Ignace, MI 49781
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1748 S Main StCheboygan, MI 49721-2220 · Phone (231) 627-5601 · Fax (231) 627-1471

Other Identifiers 3

Other1105900431MI · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Other010A660000MI · Blue Cross Group Number
Medicaid4529381MI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Priority Health.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)

Dr. Darrin J Benzing 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 Reassignments

2

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

Mackinac Straits Health System Inc
Same address
Critical Access
1140 N STATE ST
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1659536035 (Michigan)
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124283502 (906) 643-8585
Ecs Northern Michigan PC
36 mi
Emergency Medicine
416 CONNABLE AVE
Petoskey, MI 49770
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992231377 (800) 248-6777

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 49781 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
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

MACKINAC STRAITS HEALTH SYSTEM INC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1140 N STATE ST
SAINT IGNACE, MI 49781
Mackinac County (906) 643-8585
BRENT RICHARD PAAPE NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1140 N STATE ST
SAINT IGNACE, MI 49781
Mackinac County (906) 643-1188
CARRIE MELISSA KING
Nutritionist
1140 N STATE ST
SAINT IGNACE, MI 49781
Mackinac County (906) 643-8585
JAMES JOHN MATTSON PT
Physical Therapist
1140 N STATE ST
SAINT IGNACE, MI 49781
Mackinac County (906) 643-0450
MACKINAC STRAITS HEALTH SYSTEM INC
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1140 N STATE ST
SAINT IGNACE, MI 49781
Mackinac County (906) 643-8585
CARL HAWKINS M.D.
Family Medicine
1140 N STATE ST
SAINT IGNACE, MI 49781
Mackinac County (906) 643-0451
DANA MARJORIE PAAPE
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1140 N STATE ST
SAINT IGNACE, MI 49781
Mackinac County (906) 643-1188
DR. KRYSTA DANYELL HINMAN O.D.
Optometrist
1140 N STATE ST
SAINT IGNACE, MI 49781
Mackinac County (906) 643-8689

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 Darrin Benzing's NPI number?

The NPI number for Darrin Benzing is 1447293618. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is Darrin Benzing located?

Darrin Benzing practices at 1140 N State St, Saint Ignace, MI 49781. The listed phone number is (906) 643-8585.

What is Darrin Benzing's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Darrin Benzing enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Darrin Benzing is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Darrin Benzing's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Darrin Benzing reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Mackinac Straits Health System Inc (Saint Ignace, MI) and Ecs Northern Michigan PC (Petoskey, MI). 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 Darrin Benzing's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Darrin Benzing accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and Priority Health list Darrin Benzing 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 Darrin Benzing was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.