Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Joseph A. Benson work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Joseph A. Benson at 4 hospitals: Essentia Health Deer River, Essentia Health Moose Lake, Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center and North Memorial Health Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Joseph A. Benson see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Brainerd, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Joseph A. Benson's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Hospitalist.
- Does Joseph A. Benson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph A. Benson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Joseph A. Benson?
- (218) 829-2861, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Joseph A. Benson's NPI number?
- 1831350123. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Joseph A. Benson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph A. Benson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Essentia Health Deer RiverDeer River, MN · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 241360
- Essentia Health Moose LakeMoose Lake, MN · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 241350
- Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical CenterBrainerd, MN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 240075
- North Memorial Health HospitalRobbinsdale, MN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 240001
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph A. Benson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 523 N 3rd StBrainerd, MN 56401 (218) 829‑2861
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph A. Benson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- St Josephs Medical Center237 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Brainerd
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brainerd, MN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831350123 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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