Quick answers
- Does Michael R. Di Benedetto accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael R. Di Benedetto 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 Michael R. Di Benedetto see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 321 Original Medicare patients and 1,044 services for Michael R. Di Benedetto. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michael R. Di Benedetto's NPI number?
- 1679644397. 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 Michael R. Di Benedetto, 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 | 321 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,044 |
| Different services or procedures | 81 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)234 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)119 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)81 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)76 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)57 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).
- Arthritis63%
- High blood pressure62%
- High cholesterol55%
- Osteoporosis18%
- Diabetes17%
- Ischemic heart disease16%
Hospitals where Michael R. Di Benedetto works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael R. Di Benedetto 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.
- Bonner General HospitalSandpoint, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131328
- Boundary Community HospitalBonners Ferry, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131301
- Kootenai HealthCoeur D'alene, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130049
- Newport Community HospitalNewport, WA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 501310
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael R. Di Benedetto is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 30544 Hwy 200, Suite 102Ponderay, ID 83852 (208) 265‑9817
- 6640 Kaniksu StBonners Ferry, ID 83805 (208) 267‑3141
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michael R. Di Benedetto as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Boundary Community Hospital28 clinicians in the group
- Michael R Dibenedetto MD PLLC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Idaho
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Idaho — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Boundary Community Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679644397 |
| 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