Valente Benavides, MD
NPI 1316987597 · Surgery Physician · Cuero, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valente Benavides, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Cuero, TX (NPI 1316987597).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316987597
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- H7887 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
249 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 77 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 60 | $54 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual Not Meeting Criteria for High RiskG0121 | 29 | $177 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 26 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 26 | $124 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 2 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 21 | 20 |
| Sucralfate | 19 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-07
- Last updated
- 2022-08-18
- Certified
- 2022-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valente Benavides's NPI number?
- Valente Benavides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316987597, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valente Benavides's specialty?
- Valente Benavides is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Valente Benavides located?
- Valente Benavides's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 N Esplanade St, Cuero, TX 77954-4723.
- What is Valente Benavides's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valente Benavides is (361) 275-9754.
- Does Valente Benavides accept Medicare?
- Valente Benavides is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valente Benavides's NPI active?
- Yes — Valente Benavides's NPI (1316987597) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.