CECILIA L BENZ MD
NPI 1457736704
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Scottsdale, AZ

Q: What is Cecilia Benz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cecilia Benz is 1457736704. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2015.

Q: What is Cecilia Benz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cecilia Benz was last updated on September 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.

Active since July 28, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

78.58/100

CMS Quality Rating

13400 E SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259(480) 301-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2024, Jul 21, 2023, May 5, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Cecilia L Benz Md NPPES

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

CECILIA L BENZ MD (NPI 1457736704) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (68058) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Grand Forks.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457736704

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameCECILIA L BENZCredential: MD

Location Address13400 E SHEA BLVDScottsdale, AZ 85259-5499

Mailing Address13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259-5499 · (480) 301-8000

Phone(480) 301-8000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2024

✔ NPI 1457736704 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 68058

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License RL13782 (ND)

Also ListedSurgery · Vascular SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0129X · License 68058 (AZ)

13400 E SHEA BLVD, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1501 N Columbia Rd Stop 9037, UND Department of SurgeryGrand Forks, ND 58203-2817 · Phone (701) 777-3067

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica, Sanford Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cecilia L Benz 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 ID6800104373

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240930003192

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.

Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 32674

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to access and remove lymph nodes in the chest cavity. It's a minimally invasive method, which can help in diagnosing or treating certain conditions.

21 services21 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.

18 services12 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

15 services15 patients

Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope 32666

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, to view and remove a small wedge of lung tissue. It's performed to diagnose or treat lung conditions. The process is minimally invasive, reducing recovery time.

13 services13 patients

Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope 32663

This is a procedure where an endoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, is used to examine the lung and remove a lobe if necessary. It's less invasive than traditional surgery, resulting in shorter recovery time.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Prairie Ridge Hospital And Health Services

Critical Access Hospitals · Elbow Lake, MN

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number241379

Location1411 Highway 79 EElbow Lake, MN 56531 · Grant 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 85259 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

$168.60 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $42.15 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$69.24 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

78.58/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

69.05

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

59.56

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