Vicente Benavidez, PA-C
NPI 1356615421 · Medical Physician Assistant · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vicente Benavidez, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1356615421).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356615421
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA22414 (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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,369 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 | 1,309 | $111 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 763 | $4 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 284 | $13 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 148 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 141 | $79 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 138 | $17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 121 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 674 | 122 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 614 | 121 |
| Metformin Hcl | 509 | 95 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 380 | 79 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 347 | 71 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 320 | 72 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,412 across 135 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2145 Niles StBakersfield, CA 93305-5007Phone: (661) 327-5984
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-03-06
- Last updated
- 2019-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vicente Benavidez's NPI number?
- Vicente Benavidez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356615421, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vicente Benavidez's specialty?
- Vicente Benavidez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Vicente Benavidez located?
- Vicente Benavidez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2145 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93305-5007.
- What is Vicente Benavidez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vicente Benavidez is (661) 327-5984.
- Does Vicente Benavidez accept Medicare?
- Vicente Benavidez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vicente Benavidez's NPI active?
- Yes — Vicente Benavidez's NPI (1356615421) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.