Raphael Benaksas
NPI 1154884930 · Internal Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Raphael Benaksas is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1154884930).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154884930
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.42182 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
587 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 238 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 202 | $107 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 87 | $104 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 35 | $158 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 25 | $194 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$194 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 48 | 22 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 31 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 29 | 17 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 28 | 12 |
| Levofloxacin | 28 | 28 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 22 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-09
- Last updated
- 2022-07-08
- Certified
- 2022-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Raphael Benaksas's NPI number?
- Raphael Benaksas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154884930, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Raphael Benaksas's specialty?
- Raphael Benaksas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Raphael Benaksas located?
- Raphael Benaksas's practice location on file with NPPES is 3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243-3326.
- What is Raphael Benaksas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Raphael Benaksas is (205) 971-5745.
- Does Raphael Benaksas accept Medicare?
- Raphael Benaksas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Raphael Benaksas's NPI active?
- Yes — Raphael Benaksas's NPI (1154884930) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.