Margarito Benitez, FNP
NPI 1699165043 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Laredo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Margarito Benitez, FNP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1699165043).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699165043
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP126594 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
11 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
617 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 | 153 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 140 | $104 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 110 | $69 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 68 | $12 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 51 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 38 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 166 | 141 |
| Azithromycin | 145 | 137 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 78 | 77 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 72 | 66 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 66 | 61 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 44 | 42 |
| Oseltamivir Phosphate | 39 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$54 across 3 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
- 2015-01-23
- Last updated
- 2016-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Margarito Benitez's NPI number?
- Margarito Benitez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699165043, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Margarito Benitez's specialty?
- Margarito Benitez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Margarito Benitez located?
- Margarito Benitez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1203 Welby Ct, Laredo, TX 78041-1951.
- What is Margarito Benitez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Margarito Benitez is (956) 795-8300.
- Does Margarito Benitez accept Medicare?
- Margarito Benitez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Margarito Benitez's NPI active?
- Yes — Margarito Benitez's NPI (1699165043) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.