Quick answers
- Does Benjamin R. Ahrens accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin R. Ahrens 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 Benjamin R. Ahrens see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 125 Original Medicare patients and 642 services for Benjamin R. Ahrens. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Benjamin R. Ahrens's NPI number?
- 1295152296. 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 Benjamin R. Ahrens, 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 | 125 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 642 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)220 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)190 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)39 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)37 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)33 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).
- Arthritis64%
- High cholesterol60%
- High blood pressure54%
- Depression33%
- Anxiety27%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Hospitals where Benjamin R. Ahrens works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benjamin R. Ahrens 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.
- Abbott Northwestern HospitalMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240057
Practice locations
Addresses where Benjamin R. Ahrens is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3270 W Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55416 (612) 775‑1800
- 8100 W 78th St, Suite 230Edina, MN 55439 (952) 946‑9777
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin R. Ahrens as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allina Health System3,842 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other sports medicine doctors in Minneapolis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minneapolis, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Allina Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295152296 |
| 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