Quick answers
- Does Benjamin R. Branigan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin R. Branigan 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.
- What is Benjamin R. Branigan's NPI number?
- 1780206110. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Benjamin R. Branigan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benjamin R. Branigan 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.
- Avera Holy Family HospitalEstherville, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161351
- Lakes Regional HealthcareSpirit Lake, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160124
- Osceola Community HospitalSibley, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161345
- Palo Alto County HospitalEmmetsburg, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161357
- Spencer Municipal HospitalSpencer, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160112
Practice locations
Addresses where Benjamin R. Branigan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1200 1st Ave ESpencer, IA 51301 (712) 264‑8300
- 1823 Hwy Blvd, Suite 5Spencer, IA 51301 (712) 262‑6320
- 2301 Hwy 71Spirit Lake, IA 51360
- 2301 Hwy 71, Suite CSpirit Lake, IA 51360 (712) 336‑3750
- 3201 1st StEmmetsburg, IA 50536 (712) 852‑5500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin R. Branigan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Spencer Municipal Hospital92 clinicians in the group
- Lakes Regional Healthcare38 clinicians in the group
- Osceola Community Hospital Inc12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Spencer
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spencer, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Spencer Municipal Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2025 (1 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780206110 |
| 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
- 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