Luis Benavides, MD
NPI 1780656686 · Family Medicine Physician · Laredo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Benavides, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1780656686).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780656686
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- F1378 (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
20 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
1,715 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 | 484 | $119 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 154 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 153 | $82 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 128 | $102 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 121 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 258 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 976 | 241 |
| Losartan Potassium | 692 | 179 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 656 | 154 |
| Alprazolam | 574 | 110 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 551 | 149 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 535 | 174 |
| Mirtazapine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$355 across 13 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
- 2006-02-03
- Last updated
- 2016-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Benavides's NPI number?
- Luis Benavides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780656686, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Benavides's specialty?
- Luis Benavides is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Benavides located?
- Luis Benavides's practice location on file with NPPES is 7215 Mcpherson Rd, Laredo, TX 78041-6554.
- What is Luis Benavides's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Benavides is (956) 724-9091.
- Does Luis Benavides accept Medicare?
- Luis Benavides is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Benavides's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Benavides's NPI (1780656686) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.