Quick answers
- Does Benjamin J. Fogal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin J. Fogal 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. Fogal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 452 Original Medicare patients and 813 services for Benjamin J. Fogal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Benjamin J. Fogal's NPI number?
- 1730174822. 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. Fogal, 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 | 452 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 813 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)275 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)184 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)107 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)106 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)38 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 pressure67%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes22%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Benjamin J. Fogal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11091 Ulysses St NE, Suite 300Blaine, MN 55434 (763) 421‑9410
- 9801 Dupont Ave S, Suite 200Bloomington, MN 55431 (952) 888‑5800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin J. Fogal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Minnesota Eye Consultants, PA34 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Blaine
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Blaine, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Minnesota Eye Consultants, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pacific University - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730174822 |
| 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