Tanya Benitez, FNP
NPI 1164891289 · Nurse Practitioner · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tanya Benitez, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1164891289).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164891289
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 95000274 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
274 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 188 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 43 | $82 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 24 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 19 | $84 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$114 (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 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron Hcl | 34 | 27 |
| Sevelamer Hcl | 31 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 31 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 30 | 20 |
| Lidocaine/Prilocainebrand: Lidocaine-Prilocaine | 30 | — |
| Midodrine Hcl | 29 | — |
| Loperamide Hclbrand: Loperamide | 26 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$978 across 31 records (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
- 2015-09-18
- Last updated
- 2024-03-11
- Certified
- 2024-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tanya Benitez's NPI number?
- Tanya Benitez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164891289, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tanya Benitez's specialty?
- Tanya Benitez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tanya Benitez located?
- Tanya Benitez's practice location on file with NPPES is 505 E Romie Ln Ste a, Salinas, CA 93901-4031.
- What is Tanya Benitez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tanya Benitez is (831) 755-1701.
- Does Tanya Benitez accept Medicare?
- Tanya Benitez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tanya Benitez's NPI active?
- Yes — Tanya Benitez's NPI (1164891289) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.