Michael A Benavides, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Dallas, TX

Michael A Benavides, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Dallas, Texas. He went to University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Wellmed Medical Group Pa and his current practice location is 1350 N. Buckner Blvd, Suite 101, Dallas, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (972) 682-5757.

Michael A Benavides is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H6044) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1568497899.

Contact Information

Michael A Benavides, DO
1350 N. Buckner Blvd, Suite 101,
Dallas, TX 75218-3558
(972) 682-5757
(972) 682-6611

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael A Benavides
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience36 Years
Location1350 N. Buckner Blvd, Dallas, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Michael A Benavides attended and graduated from University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568497899
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/16/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153467568
  • Enrollment ID: I20091014000757

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael A Benavides such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568497899NPI-NPPES
1210585-02MedicaidTX
1210585-04MedicaidTX
1210585-05MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine H6044 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wellmed Medical Group Pa4880657386663

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Michael A Benavides allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWellmed Medical Group Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437156486
PECOS PAC ID: 4880657386
Enrollment ID: O20041105000519

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Michael A Benavides is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Michael A Benavides, DO
Po Box 570543,
Dallas, TX 75357-0543

Ph: (972) 682-5757
Michael A Benavides, DO
1350 N. Buckner Blvd, Suite 101,
Dallas, TX 75218-3558

Ph: (972) 682-5757

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