Quick answers
- Does Joan L. Benz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joan 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 Joan L. Benz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 12 Original Medicare patients and 268 services for Joan L. Benz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joan L. Benz's NPI number?
- 1699836882. 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 Joan 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 268 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 87 |
Practice locations
Addresses where Joan L. Benz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3701 W 49th St, Suite 202aSioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 212‑3307
- 6106 S Avalon Ave, Unit 202Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
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Other clinical social workers in Sioux Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sioux Falls, SD — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699836882 |
| 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