DIANA K BENSON MD
NPI 1609855659
Internal Medicine in New Ulm, MN

Q: What is Diana Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Diana Benson is 1609855659. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 10, 2006.

Q: What is Diana Benson's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Diana Benson was last updated on March 30, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since January 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1324 5TH ST N, NEW ULM, MN 56073(507) 217-5000(507) 233-1327 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Diana K Benson Md NPPES

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

DIANA K BENSON MD (NPI 1609855659) is an individual internal medicine provider in New Ulm, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (40870) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Allina United Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Mankato.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609855659

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDIANA K BENSONCredential: MD

Location Address1324 5TH ST NNew Ulm, MN 56073-1514

Mailing Address2925 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55407-1321 · (612) 262-9000 · Fax (651) 226-2425

Phone(507) 217-5000

Fax(507) 233-1327

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 1994

Enumeration DateJanuary 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 2020

NPPES CertifiedMarch 30, 2020

✔ NPI 1609855659 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in MN · 40870

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.

1324 5TH ST N, New Ulm, MN 56073

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11230 E Main St, Mankato Clinic at Main StreetMankato, MN 56001-5066 · Phone (507) 625-1811

Other Identifiers 9

Medicaid270318100MN

Other110170018Rr Medicare

OtherHP26536MN · Health Partners

Other0414636MN · Medica

Other41084933956001C149Champus

Other1965379MN · Americas Ppo

Other29B40BEMN · Bcbs

OtherNA2951023815MN · Preferred One

Other123028MN · Ucare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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

Diana K Benson 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 ID5193878718

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090729000874

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 6

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.

326 services162 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.

144 services133 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.

133 services90 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

86 services80 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

80 services76 patients

Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 93016

An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG involves monitoring your heart's activity while it's under stress, either from exercise or medication. A doctor supervises the entire procedure to ensure safety and accuracy in results. This test helps detect heart problems.

54 services54 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Allina United Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Paul, MN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number240038

Location333 North Smith AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55102 · Ramsey County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number240057

Location800 East 28th StreetMinneapolis, MN 55407 · Hennepin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

New Ulm Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · New Ulm, MN

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number241378

Location1324 Fifth North StreetNew Ulm, MN 56073 · Brown County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56073 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

$127.61 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $168.28

Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$98.61 typical visit price

range $18.32 – $138.04

Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)

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 4

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

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$920.25 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers11 claims11 services$8.73 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

4 suppliers27 claims27 services$100.24 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers23 claims23 services$37.24 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.

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