Nubia Benavides, FNP
NPI 1801371935 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Harlingen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nubia Benavides, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Harlingen, TX (NPI 1801371935).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801371935
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP138814 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
7 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
286 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 | 84 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 69 | $74 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 37 | $12 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 30 | $41 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 22 | $9 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 64 | 62 |
| Prednisone | 61 | 57 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 38 | 35 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 31 | 11 |
| Ibuprofen | 30 | 25 |
| Metformin Hcl | 20 | 16 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$585 across 8 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
- 2018-09-25
- Last updated
- 2019-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nubia Benavides's NPI number?
- Nubia Benavides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801371935, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nubia Benavides's specialty?
- Nubia Benavides is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nubia Benavides located?
- Nubia Benavides's practice location on file with NPPES is 2121 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550-8348.
- What is Nubia Benavides's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nubia Benavides is (956) 389-4710.
- Does Nubia Benavides accept Medicare?
- Nubia Benavides is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nubia Benavides's NPI active?
- Yes — Nubia Benavides's NPI (1801371935) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.