Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez, M.D.
NPI 1538315114 · Internal Medicine Physician · Cape Girardeau, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Cape Girardeau, MO (NPI 1538315114).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538315114
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD-44898 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
35 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 35 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $122–$122 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 933 E Pierce StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503-4626Phone: (712) 396-4360Fax: (712) 396-7069
- 801 5th StSioux City, IA 51101-1326Phone: (712) 279-2010Fax: (712) 279-2034
- 25 Ac10 Villas De LoizaCanovanas, PR 00729Phone: (787) 782-8496
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-14
- Last updated
- 2025-09-04
- Certified
- 2025-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez's NPI number?
- Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538315114, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez's specialty?
- Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez located?
- Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
- What is Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez is (573) 344-4822.
- Does Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez's NPI (1538315114) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.