Christopher Benavente, MD
NPI 1518301399 · Family Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Benavente, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1518301399).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518301399
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036141275 (IL)
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
13 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
53 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 40 | $81 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 13 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$81 (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 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 70 | 16 |
| Metformin Hcl | 43 | 11 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 34 | 11 |
| Naproxen | 31 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 25 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 25 | — |
| Canagliflozinbrand: Invokana | 24 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-23
- Last updated
- 2021-08-09
- Certified
- 2021-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Benavente's NPI number?
- Christopher Benavente's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518301399, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Benavente's specialty?
- Christopher Benavente is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Benavente located?
- Christopher Benavente's practice location on file with NPPES is 2418 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622-2940.
- What is Christopher Benavente's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Benavente is (949) 413-0628.
- Does Christopher Benavente accept Medicare?
- Christopher Benavente is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Benavente's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Benavente's NPI (1518301399) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.