Quick answers
- Which hospitals does David C. Benson work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists David C. Benson at 3 hospitals: Essentia Health, Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes and St Josephs Area Health Services. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does David C. Benson see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Park Rapids, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is David C. Benson's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does David C. Benson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David C. 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 David C. Benson?
- (218) 732-2800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is David C. Benson's NPI number?
- 1902845456. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where David C. Benson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David C. Benson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Essentia HealthFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 350070
- Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit LakesDetroit Lakes, MN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 240101
- St Josephs Area Health ServicesPark Rapids, MN · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 241380
Practice locations
Addresses where David C. Benson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 705 Pleasant Ave SPark Rapids, MN 56470 (218) 732‑2800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David C. Benson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- St Marys Regional Health Center190 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1995 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902845456 |
| 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