Quick answers
- Does Benjamin J. McKinley accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin J. McKinley 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 J. McKinley see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 831 Original Medicare patients and 1,350 services for Benjamin J. McKinley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Benjamin J. McKinley's NPI number?
- 1548288863. 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 J. McKinley, 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 | 831 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,350 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)277 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)247 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)154 services
- Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up (93321)77 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function (93325)55 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease60%
- Heart failure48%
- Atrial fibrillation47%
- Arthritis42%
Hospitals where Benjamin J. McKinley works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benjamin J. McKinley 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.
- Allina United HospitalSaint Paul, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240038
- Avera Heart Hospital of South DakotaSioux Falls, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430095
- River Falls Area HospitalRiver Falls, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521349
- St Croix Regional Medical CenterSaint Croix Falls, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521337
- Western Wisconsin HealthBaldwin, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521347
Practice locations
Addresses where Benjamin J. McKinley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1629 E Division StRiver Falls, WI 54022 (715) 307‑6000
- 225 Smith Ave N, Suite 400St Paul, MN 55102 (651) 241‑7176
- 440 Elm St EAnnandale, MN 55302 (320) 682‑5225
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin J. McKinley as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allina Health System3,842 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Wisconsin →
Other cardiologists in River Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in River Falls, WI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Allina Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548288863 |
| 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