Saul Benitez, ACNS
NPI 1386971794 · Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (cns) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saul Benitez, ACNS is a Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1386971794).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386971794
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Clinical Nurse SpecialistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ACNS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 747353 (TX)
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
16 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
264 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 | 87 | $107 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 44 | $77 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 43 | $12 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 33 | $28 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 33 | $153 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 128 | 43 |
| Torsemide | 122 | 43 |
| Macitentanbrand: Opsumit | 121 | 18 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 106 | 29 |
| Riociguatbrand: Adempas | 100 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 97 | 33 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 94 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,367 across 69 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
- 2009-11-05
- Last updated
- 2016-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saul Benitez's NPI number?
- Saul Benitez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386971794, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saul Benitez's specialty?
- Saul Benitez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Saul Benitez located?
- Saul Benitez's practice location on file with NPPES is 4101 James Casey St, Austin, TX 78745-3325.
- What is Saul Benitez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saul Benitez is (512) 816-8042.
- Does Saul Benitez accept Medicare?
- Saul Benitez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saul Benitez's NPI active?
- Yes — Saul Benitez's NPI (1386971794) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.