Quick answers
- Does Cecilia L. Benz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cecilia L. Benz 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 Cecilia L. Benz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 89 Original Medicare patients and 173 services for Cecilia L. Benz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cecilia L. Benz's NPI number?
- 1457736704. 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 Cecilia L. Benz, 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 | 89 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 173 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope (32674)21 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)18 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)15 services
- Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope (32666)13 services
- Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope (32663)12 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)58%
- Arthritis51%
- COPD42%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
Hospitals where Cecilia L. Benz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cecilia L. Benz 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.
- Sanford Bemidji Medical CenterBemidji, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240100
- Sanford Medical Center FargoFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350011
Practice locations
Addresses where Cecilia L. Benz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1220 Sheyenne StWest Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 234‑4445
- 5225 23rd Ave SFargo, ND 58104 (701) 417‑2575
- 801 Broadway NFargo, ND 58102 (701) 234‑2000
- 820 4th St NFargo, ND 58102 (701) 234‑6161
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cecilia L. Benz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo1,225 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
Other thoracic surgeons in West Fargo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Fargo, ND — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457736704 |
| 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