Physician Profile
Luke E. Benedict, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Benedict
Luke E. Benedict, MD is a healthcare provider in Saint Paul, MN specializing in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism. Luke trained at University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1999. According to Medicare claims data, Luke cared for 2,007 Medicare patients across 5,812 services. The services billed most often include injection, denosumab, 1 mg, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (651) 241-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
255 SMITH AVE N SUITE 100
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism 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
- Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- PCOS
- Thyroid problems
Adrenal
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Adrenal disorders
- Adrenal Fatigue
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Adrenal mass
- Cushing's Syndrome
Blood sugar disorders
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Gestational diabetes
- Low Blood Sugar
- Prediabetes
Bone and calcium disorders
- High calcium
- Low Calcium
- Vitamin D deficiency
Bones
- Soft Bones
Diabetes
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Endocrine tumors
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
Hormone disorders
- Early or delayed puberty
- Excess facial or body hair
- Gynecomastia
- Perimenopause
- Testosterone deficiency
Hormones
Metabolic disorders
Metabolism
- Fatty liver disease
- Insulin Resistance
- Unexplained Weight Gain
Parathyroid
- Hyperparathyroidism
Pituitary
- Acromegaly
- Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
Pituitary disorders
- Extreme Thirst and Urination
- High Prolactin
- Pituitary Tumor
- Short stature and growth concerns
Thyroid
- Thyroiditis
Thyroid disorders
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid cancer
- Thyroid eye disease
- Thyroid nodules
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Insulin pump management
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Weight loss management
Adrenal
- 24-Hour Urine Cortisol Test
- Aldosterone and Renin Blood Test
- Urine Metanephrines Test
Adrenal evaluations
- Adrenal Gland Suppression Test
- Cortisol Testing
Blood sugar management
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Placement
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Glucose screening test
Bone evaluations
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Parathyroid Hormone Test
Bone treatments
- Bisphosphonate Infusion for Bones
- Bone Building Injections
Diabetes
- Automated Insulin System Setup
- Blood Ketone Monitoring
- C-Peptide Test
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Data Review
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Starting Insulin Therapy
Diabetes education
- Diabetes Self-Management Education
Diabetes preventive care
Genetic evaluations
- Genetic Testing for Endocrine Tumors
Hormone treatments
- Estrogen and Progesterone Therapy
- Growth Hormone Injections
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Hormones
- Gender-affirming care consultation
Metabolic evaluations
- Cholesterol and Lipid Blood Panel
Metabolism
- Fasting Insulin Test
Parathyroid
- Parathyroid Scan
Pituitary
- Growth Hormone Stimulation Test
Pituitary evaluations
- Prolactin Blood Test
- Water Deprivation Test
Thyroid
- Thyroid Cyst Alcohol Ablation
- Thyroid Uptake and Scan
Thyroid procedures
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- Thyroid Antibody Testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Thyroid Medication Adjustment
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Radiofrequency Ablation
Weight & Metabolism
- Weight loss medication consult
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,812 services · 2,007 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
433 |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
219 |
| Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | Treatment | 95251 |
240 |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
71 |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
46 |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
3,120 |
| Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg | Drug given | J3489 |
200 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
360 |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
187 |
| Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) | Lab test | 80048 |
154 |
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.
Other endocrinologists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other endocrinologists in Saint Paul 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 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 kind of doctor is Dr. Benedict?
Dr. Benedict is an endocrinologist in Saint Paul, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Benedict's address?
Dr. Benedict is listed at 255 Smith Ave N Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Benedict?
The number on file is (651) 241-5000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Benedict's NPI number?
Dr. Benedict's National Provider Identifier is 1972557908. 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. Benedict train?
Dr. Benedict attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Benedict been practicing?
Dr. Benedict has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Benedict perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Benedict performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine; provides treatments such as continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Benedict confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Benedict. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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