FRANCIS J BENFANTE PA
NPI 1992764963
Physician Assistant in St Paul, MN
- Individual
- Male
- Physician Assistant
- PECOS Enrolled
About FRANCIS BENFANTE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Francis Benfante, a primary care provider established in St Paul, Minnesota with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1992764963 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363A00000X with license number 9149 (MN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated July 2026.
- NPI
- 1992764963 Verify this NPI
- Provider Name
- FRANCIS J BENFANTE PA
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 640 JACKSON STREET MAIL STOP 11101E ST PAUL, MN 55101
- Location Phone
- (651) 254-4870
- Location Fax
- (651) 254-3048
- Mailing Address
- 8100 34TH AVE S 21110Q BLOOMINGTON, MN 55425
- Mailing Phone
- (952) 883-5790
- Mailing Fax
- (952) 883-5395
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-20-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-13-2026
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Francis Benfante sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Physician Assistant
- Taxonomy Code
- 363A00000X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- 9149
- License State
- MN
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Francis Benfante is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 55101 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $85.82
- Minimum New Patient Price $56
- Maximum New Patient Price $168.28
- Average New Patient Copayment $21.45
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.07
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $69.74
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.32
- Maximum Established Patient Price $138.04
- Average Established Patient Copayment $17.43
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.58
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.51
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1992764963, enumerated as an "individual" on March 20, 2006.
The provider is located at 640 JACKSON STREET MAIL STOP 11101E ST PAUL, MN 55101 and the phone number is (651) 254-4870.
Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.
