Kassandra Pena-Benavides, OD
NPI 1881210367 · Optometrist · Laredo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kassandra Pena-Benavides, OD is a Optometrist provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1881210367).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881210367
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9948TG (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 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
437 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 67 | $119 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 58 | $83 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 57 | $52 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 57 | $35 |
| Measurement of Retinal and Optic Nerve Function92273 | 54 | $116 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 39 | $26 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 305 | 65 |
| Timolol Maleate | 111 | 27 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 61 | 11 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 46 | 38 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 43 | 14 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 40 | 11 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$104 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
- 2020-06-22
- Last updated
- 2024-02-06
- Certified
- 2024-02-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kassandra Pena-Benavides's NPI number?
- Kassandra Pena-Benavides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881210367, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kassandra Pena-Benavides's specialty?
- Kassandra Pena-Benavides is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Kassandra Pena-Benavides located?
- Kassandra Pena-Benavides's practice location on file with NPPES is 5702 Mcpherson Rd Ste 21, Laredo, TX 78041-6884.
- What is Kassandra Pena-Benavides's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kassandra Pena-Benavides is (956) 791-5967.
- Does Kassandra Pena-Benavides accept Medicare?
- Kassandra Pena-Benavides is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kassandra Pena-Benavides's NPI active?
- Yes — Kassandra Pena-Benavides's NPI (1881210367) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.