Quick answers
- Does Thomas J. Benda Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas J. Benda Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Thomas J. Benda Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 377 Original Medicare patients and 1,142 services for Thomas J. Benda Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas J. Benda Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1003897554. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Thomas J. Benda Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 377 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,142 |
| Different services or procedures | 91 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)182 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)89 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)83 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)79 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)77 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis42%
- Anxiety24%
- Diabetes22%
- Depression20%
Hospitals where Thomas J. Benda Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas J. Benda Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Finley HospitalDubuque, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160117
- Guttenberg Municipal HospitalGuttenberg, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161312
- Jackson County Regional Health CenterMaquoketa, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161329
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas J. Benda Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 535 Cedar Cross RdDubuque, IA 52003 (563) 588‑0506
- 701 10th St SECedar Rapids, IA 52403
- 701 10th St SE J Edward Lundy, Mercy Pediatric ClinicCedar Rapids, IA 52403 (319) 832‑2328
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas J. Benda Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Medical Center305 clinicians in the group
- Dubuque Ent Head and Neck Surgery PC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
- Allergy/Immunologyalso
Other ENT doctors in Dubuque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dubuque, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003897554 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians