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DR. ERIC PAUL BENSON MD
NPI 1639272644
Internal Medicine in Post Falls, ID

Active since September 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1551 E MULLAN AVE STE 200A, POST FALLS, ID 83854(208) 262-2311(208) 619-5038 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 5, 2025, Mar 25, 2025, Mar 9, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Eric Paul Benson Md NPPES

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

DR. ERIC PAUL BENSON MD (NPI 1639272644) is an individual internal medicine provider in Post Falls, Idaho, licensed in Idaho (M-8086) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Kootenai Health, and is a graduate of Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639272644
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERIC PAUL BENSONCredential: MD
Location Address1551 E MULLAN AVE STE 200APost Falls, ID 83854-9005
Mailing Address1593 E Polston AvePost Falls, ID 83854-5326 · (208) 262-2300 · Fax (208) 262-2390
Phone(208) 262-2311
Fax(208) 619-5038
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateSeptember 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1639272644 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in ID · M-8086
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.
1551 E MULLAN AVE STE 200A, Post Falls, ID 83854
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1639272644ID

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

Dr. Eric Paul 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 ID8527082890
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060125000779
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Eric Benson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

North Idaho Day Surgery LLC
0.1 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1593 E POLSTON AVE
Post Falls, ID 83854
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 76 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104824739 (208) 262-2300

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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
830 services446 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
171 services145 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
41 services25 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
34 services32 patients
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles 20552
Trigger point injection is a procedure used to treat painful areas of muscle that contain trigger points, or knots of muscle that form when muscles do not relax. 1-2 muscles are typically treated in one session. The procedure involves injecting medications into these points to alleviate pain.
31 services28 patients
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0442
An annual alcohol misuse screening is a 15-minute check-up to assess your drinking habits. It helps identify if you're consuming alcohol in a way that could harm your health. This is not a judgment, but a tool to promote your wellbeing.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Kootenai Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Coeur D'alene, ID
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number130049
Location2003 Kootenai Health WayCoeur D'alene, ID 83814 · Kootenai County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Specialty Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Post Falls, ID
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number130066
Location1593 East Polston AvenuePost Falls, ID 83854 · Kootenai County

Benewah Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · St Maries, ID
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number131317
Location229 South 7th StreetSt Maries, ID 83861 · Benewah County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 83854 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
$121.27 typical visit price
range $52.44 – $160.17
Typical copayment $30.31 (range $13.11 – $40.04)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.26 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $130.93
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.17 – $32.73)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
87%124 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
23%3,151 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antiplatelet
Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period, or who had an active…
80%139 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
30%1,278 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 24

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
12 suppliers47 claims94 services$5.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
8 suppliers13 claims13 services$0.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each A4385
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
2 suppliers14 claims320 services$4.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy belt with peristomal hernia support A4396
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier15 claims17 services$36.87 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), extended wear, without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4409
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
3 suppliers18 claims365 services$5.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece system), each A4425
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
2 suppliers14 claims400 services$3.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Eric Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Benson is 1639272644. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2006.

Where is Eric Benson located?

Eric Benson practices at 1551 E Mullan Ave Ste 200A, Post Falls, ID 83854. The listed phone number is (208) 262-2311.

What is Eric Benson's specialty?

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

Is Eric Benson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Benson 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 organization bills Medicare for Eric Benson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Eric Benson reassigns Medicare benefits to North Idaho Day Surgery LLC (Post Falls, ID). The 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 Eric Benson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Eric Benson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Eric Benson is affiliated with Kootenai Health, Northwest Specialty Hospital and Benewah Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Benson was last updated on August 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.