Dr. Nicholas Benson, MD
401 Phalen Blvd, Healthpartners Speciality Center 401, St. Paul, MN 55130 • +1-863-555-2865
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & St. Paul Percentiles
NPI #1710935895 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Statistical peer benchmarking across MN Pulmonary Disease providers positions Dr. Nicholas Benson, MD in St. Paul at +0.25σ (50th city percentile / 68.85th state percentile, 379 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 41 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Benson is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management — 451 annual services, $90–$124 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 94060 (Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation, 253/yr) and CPT 94729 (Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO), 187/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-863-555-2865, Dr. Benson's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.67/5 composite reality score over 14 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Benson (MD, NPI #1710935895) includes accredited doctoral training (2006, 20 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across MN.
Compared against St. Paul, MN Pulmonary Disease peers
2,272 annual services across 379 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MN Pulmonary Disease mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 451 | 50th | $90 – $124 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 253 | 54th | $59 – $81 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 187 | 54th | $53 – $73 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 121 | 48th | $165 – $226 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 88 | 52th | $127 – $174 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (41 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,171 | 50th | $81 – $117 |
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Dr. Nicholas Benson, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Benson National Provider Identifier | NPI #1710935895 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (55130) |
| Dr. Benson St. Paul CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (2,272 CMS svcs; Z +0.252σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MN Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (St. Paul, MN) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 10 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.74/5 Listening • 4.43/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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