DR. JOSEPH ARLO BENSON D.O.
NPI 1831350123
Emergency Medicine in Brainerd, MN

Active since June 19, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
523 N 3RD ST, BRAINERD, MN 56401(218) 829-2861 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Arlo Benson D.o. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH ARLO BENSON D.O. (NPI 1831350123) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Brainerd, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (53539) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Memorial Health Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831350123
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH ARLO BENSONCredential: D.O.
Location Address523 N 3RD STBrainerd, MN 56401-3054
Mailing AddressEssentia Health Duluth Clinic Mss 6av1-pe, 400 East Third StreetDuluth, MN 55805-1951 · (218) 786-3146
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2020
NPI 1831350123 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in MN · 53539
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 53539 (MN)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 53539 (MN)
523 N 3RD ST, Brainerd, MN 56401

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph Arlo Benson D.o. 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 ID1658559216
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110629000706
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 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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
237 services219 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
218 services209 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
72 services68 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

North Memorial Health Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Robbinsdale, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240001
Location3300 Oakdale NorthRobbinsdale, MN 55422 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brainerd, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240075
Location523 North 3rd StreetBrainerd, MN 56401 · Crow Wing County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Essentia Health Moose Lake

Critical Access Hospitals · Moose Lake, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number241350
Location4572 County Road 61Moose Lake, MN 55767 · Carlton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Essentia Health Deer River

Critical Access Hospitals · Deer River, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241360
Location115 10th Avenue NortheastDeer River, MN 56636 · Itasca County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56401 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

Hospitalist
523 N 3RD ST
BRAINERD, MN 56401
Social Worker (Clinical)
523 N 3RD ST
BRAINERD, MN 56401
Anesthesiology
523 N 3RD ST
BRAINERD, MN 56401
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
523 N 3RD ST
BRAINERD, MN 56401
Family Medicine
523 N 3RD ST
BRAINERD, MN 56401
Emergency Medicine
523 N 3RD ST
BRAINERD, MN 56401
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
523 N 3RD ST
BRAINERD, MN 56401
Dietitian, Registered
523 N 3RD ST, ST. JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER
BRAINERD, MN 56401

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 Joseph Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Benson is 1831350123. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2008.

Where is Joseph Benson located?

Joseph Benson practices at 523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN 56401. The listed phone number is (218) 829-2861.

What is Joseph Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joseph Benson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph 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.

What insurance does Joseph Benson accept?

Health plans from Medica list Joseph Benson 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 Joseph Benson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Benson is affiliated with North Memorial Health Hospital, Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center, Essentia Health Moose Lake and Essentia Health Deer River.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Benson was last updated on May 13, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.