Michael Benavides, DO
NPI 1568497899 · Family Medicine Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Benavides, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1568497899).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568497899
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- H6044 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
201 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 72 | $90 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 68 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 32 | $126 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 15 | $128 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 14 | $2 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$128 (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 · 125 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 466 | 181 |
| Lisinopril | 334 | 127 |
| Metformin Hcl | 278 | 103 |
| Losartan Potassium | 262 | 100 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 219 | 70 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 211 | 83 |
| Simvastatin | 174 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2015-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Benavides's NPI number?
- Michael Benavides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568497899, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Benavides's specialty?
- Michael Benavides is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Benavides located?
- Michael Benavides's practice location on file with NPPES is 1350 N. Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218-3558.
- What is Michael Benavides's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Benavides is (972) 682-5757.
- Does Michael Benavides accept Medicare?
- Michael Benavides is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Benavides's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Benavides's NPI (1568497899) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.