Joseph Bender, DPM
NPI 1265436828 · Podiatrist · Mcallen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Bender, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1265436828).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265436828
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1235 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
2,148 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 | 521 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 343 | $47 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 255 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 169 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 164 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clotrimazole | 162 | 79 |
| Collagenase Clostridium Hist.brand: Santyl | 73 | 36 |
| Amoxicillin | 68 | 32 |
| Levofloxacin | 60 | 22 |
| Ciclopirox | 34 | 15 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 29 | 16 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 25 | 12 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28 across 2 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
- 2005-06-10
- Last updated
- 2024-06-12
- Certified
- 2024-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Bender's NPI number?
- Joseph Bender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265436828, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Bender's specialty?
- Joseph Bender is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Joseph Bender located?
- Joseph Bender's practice location on file with NPPES is 812 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501-2930.
- What is Joseph Bender's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Bender is (956) 971-9107.
- Does Joseph Bender accept Medicare?
- Joseph Bender is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Bender's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Bender's NPI (1265436828) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.