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DR. BRET ROBERT BENALLY THOMPSON M.D.
NPI 1639276785
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Madison, WI

Active since September 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
600 HIGHLAND AVE, MADISON, WI 53792(608) 263-8196 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 6, 2021, May 6, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Bret Robert Benally Thompson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRET ROBERT BENALLY THOMPSON M.D. (NPI 1639276785) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Madison, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (56294) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Meriter, and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota Medical School (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639276785
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRET ROBERT BENALLY THOMPSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address600 HIGHLAND AVEMadison, WI 53792-9699
Mailing Address7974 Uw Health CtMiddleton, WI 53562-5531
Phone(608) 263-8196
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 6, 2021
✔ NPI 1639276785 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 56294
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 56294 (WI)
600 HIGHLAND AVE, Madison, WI 53792
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Security Health Plan.Insurance ›

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. Bret Robert Benally Thompson M.d. 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 ID2860577475
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111026000964
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 Bret Benally Thompson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Meriter Hospital, Inc.
1.8 mi
Psychiatric Unit
202 S PARK ST
Madison, WI 53715
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 164 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548280225 (608) 417-6000
University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc
4.8 mi
Multi-Specialty
7974 UW HEALTH COURT
Middleton, WI 53562
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 2,832 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598784555 (608) 829-5485

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 3

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 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.
103 services48 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.
25 services24 patients
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.
20 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Unitypoint Health - Meriter

Acute Care Hospitals · Madison, WI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520089
Location202 S Park StMadison, WI 53715 · Dane County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Acute Care Hospitals · Madison, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number520098
Location600 Highland AvenueMadison, WI 53792 · Dane County
Emergency services

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.

JASON ALAN CHRISTENSEN PHARMD
Pharmacist
600 HIGHLAND AVE, COMPLIANCE MAIL CODE 2433
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (608) 662-0817
LAURA JEAN KOPPLIN MD, PHD
Ophthalmology
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (608) 263-6070
HAGGI MAZEH MD
Surgery
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (608) 265-8072
DR. SWAPNIL SUNIL LANJEWAR M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (608) 263-0946
DR. MATTHEW JAMES HOYT M.D.
Anesthesiology
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (608) 263-8100
VANESSA MERCEDES WELTEN MD MPH
Transplant Surgery
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (617) 732-5500
JOHN HENRY NORMAN HARRISON
Anesthesiology
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (608) 263-8100
PIPPA FROUKTE COSPER MD
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (608) 263-8500

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 Bret Benally Thompson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bret Benally Thompson is 1639276785. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Bret Benally Thompson located?

Bret Benally Thompson practices at 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792. The listed phone number is (608) 263-8196.

What is Bret Benally Thompson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Bret Benally Thompson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bret Benally Thompson 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 organizations bill Medicare for Bret Benally Thompson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bret Benally Thompson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Meriter Hospital, Inc. (Madison, WI) and University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc (Middleton, WI). 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 Bret Benally Thompson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bret Benally Thompson accept?

Health plans from Security Health Plan list Bret Benally Thompson 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 Bret Benally Thompson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bret Benally Thompson is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Meriter and University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bret Benally Thompson was last updated on January 6, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.