Gary Benitez, M.D.
NPI 1972543817 · Family Medicine Physician · Lenoir, NC
Gary Benitez, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lenoir, NC (NPI 1972543817).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972543817
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9501491 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 26 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 16 | — |
| Furosemide | 16 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 15 | 13 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 14 | — |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-08
- Last updated
- 2018-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Benitez's NPI number?
- Gary Benitez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972543817, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Benitez's specialty?
- Gary Benitez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Benitez located?
- Gary Benitez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1766 Connelly Springs Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645-7827.
- What is Gary Benitez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Benitez is (828) 728-8224.
- Is Gary Benitez's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Benitez's NPI (1972543817) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.