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BENJAMIN R. BRANIGAN MD
NPI 1780206110
Surgery in Spencer, IA

Active since May 07, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1823 HIGHWAY BLVD STE 5, SPENCER, IA 51301(712) 262-6320(712) 264-3007 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2025, May 11, 2020, May 7, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Benjamin R. Branigan Md NPPES

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

BENJAMIN R. BRANIGAN MD (NPI 1780206110) is an individual surgery provider in Spencer, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-55631) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Spencer Municipal Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780206110
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN R. BRANIGANCredential: MD
Location Address1823 HIGHWAY BLVD STE 5Spencer, IA 51301-2226
Mailing Address1823 Highway Blvd Ste 5Spencer, IA 51301-2226 · (712) 262-6320 · Fax (712) 264-3007
Phone(712) 262-6320
Fax(712) 264-3007
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateMay 7, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 31, 2025
✔ NPI 1780206110 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-55631
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1823 HIGHWAY BLVD STE 5, Spencer, IA 51301
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Avera Health Plans, Oscar Insurance Company, Sanford Health Plan and more.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

Benjamin R. Branigan 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 ID5496178394
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250906000837
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Branigan reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Spencer Municipal Hospital
Same address
Surgery
1823 HIGHWAY BLVD STE 5
Spencer, IA 51301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710560180 (712) 262-6320
Lakes Regional Healthcare
18 mi
Clinic/Center
2408 ZENITH AVENUE, SUITE E
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558904417 (712) 336-8796
Osceola Community Hospital Inc.
35 mi
Critical Access
600 9TH AVE N
Sibley, IA 51249
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780751222 (712) 754-2574
Kossuth Regional Health Center
47 mi
Family Medicine
1519 S PHILLIPS ST
Algona, IA 50511
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1841361276 (Iowa)
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184636557 (515) 295-7714

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Spencer Municipal Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Spencer, IA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number160112
Location1200 1st Avenue EastSpencer, IA 51301 · Clay County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lakes Regional Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Spirit Lake, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number160124
Location2301 Highway 71Spirit Lake, IA 51360 · Dickinson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Osceola Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Sibley, IA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number161345
Location600 9th Avenue NorthSibley, IA 51249 · Osceola County
Emergency services

Avera Holy Family Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Estherville, IA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number161351
Location826 North 8th StreetEstherville, IA 51334 · Emmet County
Emergency services

Palo Alto County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Emmetsburg, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161357
Location3201 1st StreetEmmetsburg, IA 50536 · Palo Alto County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 51301 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

NORTHWEST IOWA SURGEONS PC
Surgery
1823 HIGHWAY BLVD STE 5
SPENCER, IA 51301
Clay County (712) 262-6320
SPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
Surgery
1823 HIGHWAY BLVD STE 5
SPENCER, IA 51301
Clay County (712) 262-6320

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 Branigan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Branigan is 1780206110. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 7, 2020.

Where is Benjamin Branigan located?

Benjamin Branigan practices at 1823 Highway Blvd Ste 5, Spencer, IA 51301. The listed phone number is (712) 262-6320.

What is Benjamin Branigan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Benjamin Branigan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Branigan 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 Benjamin Branigan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Branigan reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Spencer Municipal Hospital (Spencer, IA), Lakes Regional Healthcare (Spirit Lake, IA), Osceola Community Hospital Inc. (Sibley, IA) and Kossuth Regional Health Center (Algona, IA). 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 Benjamin Branigan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Branigan accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Oscar Insurance Company, Sanford Health Plan and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Benjamin Branigan 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 Benjamin Branigan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Branigan is affiliated with Spencer Municipal Hospital, Lakes Regional Healthcare, Osceola Community Hospital, Avera Holy Family Hospital and Palo Alto County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Branigan was last updated on August 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.