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PAUL BARRY BENSON
NPI 1841989654
Counselor - Professional in Plymouth, MN

Active since May 08, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4100 BERKSHIRE LN N STE 250, PLYMOUTH, MN 55446(612) 223-8898 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 5, 2025, May 8, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Paul Barry Benson NPPES

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

PAUL BARRY BENSON (NPI 1841989654) is an individual professional provider in Plymouth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (5311) and active in the NPI registry since May 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841989654
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NamePAUL BARRY BENSON
Location Address4100 BERKSHIRE LN N STE 250Plymouth, MN 55446-3813
Mailing Address4100 Berkshire Ln N Ste 250Plymouth, MN 55446-3813 · (612) 223-8898
Phone(612) 223-8898
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMay 8, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 5, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1841989654 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 5311
Also ListedCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 101YA0400X · License 306692 (MN)
4100 BERKSHIRE LN N STE 250, Plymouth, MN 55446
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HealthPartners.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Paul Barry Benson 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 ID8921594144
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251226000563
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 Paul Benson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Optum Behavioral Care Of Colorado, P.C.
4.0 mi
Clinical
10000 HIGHWAY 55
Minneapolis, MN 55441
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Optum Behavioral Care Of Colorado PC
  • 107 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053181487 (704) 506-6267

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

COURTNEY HENNIS LPC
Counselor (Professional)
4100 BERKSHIRE LN N STE 250
PLYMOUTH, MN 55446
Hennepin County (612) 223-8898
FAITH NYAENYA
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
4100 BERKSHIRE LN N STE 250
PLYMOUTH, MN 55446
Hennepin County (612) 223-8898
ANDREW CARSON MA
Counselor (Mental Health)
4100 BERKSHIRE LN N STE 250
PLYMOUTH, MN 55446
Hennepin County (612) 223-8898
LINDSAY JOHNSON PSYD
Psychologist
4100 BERKSHIRE LN N STE 250
PLYMOUTH, MN 55446
Hennepin County (612) 223-8898
SAMANTHA JO PREUSSER MSW, LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
4100 BERKSHIRE LN N STE 250
PLYMOUTH, MN 55446
Hennepin County (612) 223-8898
KAYLA MARIE DJONNE MSW, LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
4100 BERKSHIRE LN N STE 250
PLYMOUTH, MN 55446
Hennepin County (612) 223-8898
MICHAELA BURNS LAULAINEN
Counselor
4100 BERKSHIRE LN N STE 250
PLYMOUTH, MN 55446
Hennepin County (612) 223-8898

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 Paul Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Benson is 1841989654. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2023.

Where is Paul Benson located?

Paul Benson practices at 4100 Berkshire Ln N Ste 250, Plymouth, MN 55446. The listed phone number is (612) 223-8898.

What is Paul Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.

Is Paul Benson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul 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 Paul Benson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Benson reassigns Medicare benefits to Optum Behavioral Care Of Colorado, P.C. (Minneapolis, MN). 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 Paul Benson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paul Benson accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners list Paul 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Benson was last updated on December 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.