Melany Benavides, NP
NPI 1942666078 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Rio Grande City, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melany Benavides, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Rio Grande City, TX (NPI 1942666078).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942666078
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP129539 (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 tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 43 | 27 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 31 | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 21 | 13 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 20 | 12 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 16 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31 across 2 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
- 2016-01-05
- Last updated
- 2021-03-23
- Certified
- 2021-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melany Benavides's NPI number?
- Melany Benavides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942666078, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melany Benavides's specialty?
- Melany Benavides is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melany Benavides located?
- Melany Benavides's practice location on file with NPPES is 2542 Central Palm Dr Ste 207, Rio Grande City, TX 78582-6766.
- What is Melany Benavides's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melany Benavides is (956) 352-1344.
- Does Melany Benavides accept Medicare?
- Melany Benavides is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melany Benavides's NPI active?
- Yes — Melany Benavides's NPI (1942666078) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.