JOSEPH A. BENSON D.O. – NPI #1831350123
Emergency Medicine
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.
JOSEPH BENSON is a physician located in BRAINERD, MN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1831350123 to JOSEPH BENSON on June 19, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on May 13, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH BENSON below.
NPI Profile for
JOSEPH A. BENSON
(about 18 years ago)
BRAINERD, MN 56401-3054 Phone: (218) 829-2861 Fax:
400 EAST THIRD STREET
DULUTH, MN 55805-1951 Phone: (218) 786-3146 Fax:
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A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207P00000X - Emergency Medicine (Primary) |
MN | 53539 |
| 208M00000X - Hospitalist |
MN | 53539 |
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine |
MN | 53539 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
JOSEPH BENSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- ESSENTIA HEALTH ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER523 NORTH 3RD STREET
BRAINERD, MN 56401
- ESSENTIA HEALTH ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER523 NORTH 3RD STREET
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