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- 1421 Premiere Dr, Mankato Clinic at Wickersham, Mankato, MN 56001
About Dr. Benson
Based in Mankato, MN, John W. Benson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. John graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1993. John is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows John provided 6,203 services to 3,363 patients. The services billed most often include complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity. NPI 1205816287 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (507) 625-1811
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1421 PREMIERE DR MANKATO CLINIC AT WICKERSHAM
Mankato, MN 56001
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,203 services · 3,363 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
1,138 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
1,227 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
800 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
431 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
394 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) | Lab test | 80048 |
258 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
232 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
213 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test | Lab test | 85027 |
173 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
163 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Mankato 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1993 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Benson specialize in?
Dr. Benson is a family practice in Mankato, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Benson located?
Dr. Benson is listed at 1421 Premiere Dr Mankato Clinic at Wickersham, Mankato, MN 56001. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Benson's phone number?
The number on file is (507) 625-1811. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Benson?
Dr. Benson's National Provider Identifier is 1205816287. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Benson go to medical school?
Dr. Benson attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Benson have?
Dr. Benson has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Benson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Benson performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Benson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Benson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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