Quick answers
- Does Benjamin T. Heggestad accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin T. Heggestad may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Benjamin T. Heggestad see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 31 services for Benjamin T. Heggestad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Benjamin T. Heggestad's NPI number?
- 1598146763. 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 T. Heggestad, 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 31 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure64%
Practice locations
Addresses where Benjamin T. Heggestad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3617 W Arrowhead RdDuluth, MN 55811 (218) 722‑8377
- 3899 Hwy 73, Suite 6Hibbing, MN 55746
- 503 Belknap StSuperior, WI 54880 (715) 564‑4081
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin T. Heggestad as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northern Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons PA6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Maxillofacial Surgeryprimary
- Oral Surgeryalso
Other maxillofacial surgeons in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northern Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Mayo Medical School |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598146763 |
| 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
- 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