Benjamin Fano, MD
NPI 1952495400 · Internal Medicine Physician · Mcallen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Fano, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1952495400).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952495400
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L0164 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
822 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 210 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 157 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 84 | $87 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 83 | $71 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 43 | $9 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Supervision of a Patient Receiving Medicare-Covered Services Provided By a Participating Home Health Agency (patient Not Present) Requiring Complex and Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Or Allow |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 128 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 395 | 119 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 208 | 62 |
| Losartan Potassium | 187 | 59 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 155 | 41 |
| Gabapentin | 153 | 33 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 134 | 58 |
| Memantine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$64 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
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2013-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Fano's NPI number?
- Benjamin Fano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952495400, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Fano's specialty?
- Benjamin Fano is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Fano located?
- Benjamin Fano's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 W Expressway 83, Mcallen, TX 78503-3045.
- What is Benjamin Fano's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Fano is (956) 632-4000.
- Does Benjamin Fano accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Fano is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Fano's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Fano's NPI (1952495400) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.