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DR. BENJAMIN GRANT EKSTROM M.D.
NPI 1740556992
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Anchorage, AK

Active since March 31, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
2925 DEBARR ROAD ST 240, ANCHORAGE, AK 99508(907) 339-4650(907) 339-4694 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 28, 2020, Aug 31, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Benjamin Grant Ekstrom M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN GRANT EKSTROM M.D. (NPI 1740556992) is an individual pain medicine provider in Anchorage, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (128515) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical College Of Wisconsin (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740556992
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN GRANT EKSTROMCredential: M.D.
Location Address2925 DEBARR ROAD ST 240Anchorage, AK 99508-2959
Mailing Address2925 Debarr Road St 240Anchorage, AK 99508-2959 · (907) 339-4650 · Fax (907) 339-4694
Phone(907) 339-4650
Fax(907) 339-4694
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of WisconsinGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2020
✔ NPI 1740556992 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP2900X
License✔ Licensed in AK · 128515
Definition
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 128515 (AK)
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207LP3000X · License 128515 (AK)
2925 DEBARR ROAD ST 240, Anchorage, AK 99508
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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

Dr. Benjamin Grant Ekstrom 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 ID5193966331
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180621001356
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 2

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
13 services13 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
11 services11 patients

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.

95.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.81
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
91%158 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%73 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
54%161 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
61%161 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
11%161 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
37%161 patients
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.

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 Benjamin Ekstrom's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Ekstrom is 1740556992. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2012.

Where is Benjamin Ekstrom located?

Benjamin Ekstrom practices at 2925 Debarr Road St 240, Anchorage, AK 99508. The listed phone number is (907) 339-4650.

What is Benjamin Ekstrom's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Is Benjamin Ekstrom enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Ekstrom 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.

What insurance does Benjamin Ekstrom accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Benjamin Ekstrom 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 Benjamin Ekstrom was last updated on August 28, 2020. 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.