Quick answers
- Does James R. Benzie accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Benzie 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 James R. Benzie see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 213 Original Medicare patients and 1,487 services for James R. Benzie. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James R. Benzie's NPI number?
- 1689696916. 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 James R. Benzie, 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 | 213 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,487 |
| Different services or procedures | 59 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)273 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)177 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)105 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)100 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)98 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis32%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Diabetes28%
- Atrial fibrillation23%
Hospitals where James R. Benzie works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Benzie 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
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240080
- M Health Fairview Woodwinds HospitalWoodbury, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240213
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Benzie is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 234 Wentworth Ave EWest St Paul, MN 55118 (651) 788‑4444
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Benzie as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Family Healthservices Minnesota PA55 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in West St Paul
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West St Paul, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Family Healthservices Minnesota PA
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) | 1689696916 |
| 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