Nicholas H Benson, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Nicholas H Benson is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in St. Paul, MN with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Nicholas H Benson, M.D. practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5356dNPPES updated 2011-12-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Contact & Location
Practice Location
401 Phalen Blvd Healthpartners Speciality Center 401, St. Paul, MN 55130-5302
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.88%
Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Minnesota0.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better38.2%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-44.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
385
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
316
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,612
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.25M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$34 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Nicholas H Benson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
University of Minnesota Medical School
25 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 2001)
Mailing address
8170 33rd Ave S Ms21110q, Minneapolis, MN 55425-4516
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Nicholas H Benson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicholas H Benson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to St. Paul required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nicholas H Benson
Dr. Benson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in St. Paul, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 254-7670.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nicholas H Benson
Practice Location
401 Phalen Blvd Healthpartners Speciality Center 401, St. Paul, MN 55130-5302
Mailing Address
8170 33rd Ave S Ms21110q, Minneapolis, MN 55425-4516
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