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BENEDICT CASTANARES NOVICIO CRNA
NPI 1003118654
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Odessa, TX

Active since December 01, 2010Accepts Medicare Assignment
82.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
500 W 4TH ST, ODESSA, TX 79761(432) 640-2408(432) 640-2190 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 27, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Benedict Castanares Novicio Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BENEDICT CASTANARES NOVICIO CRNA (NPI 1003118654) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Odessa, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP128159) and active in the NPI registry since December 2010. He is affiliated with Medical Center Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003118654
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBENEDICT CASTANARES NOVICIOCredential: CRNA
Location Address500 W 4TH STOdessa, TX 79761-5001
Mailing AddressPo Box 2129Odessa, TX 79760-2129 · (432) 640-2408 · Fax (432) 640-2190
Phone(432) 640-2408
Fax(432) 640-2190
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateDecember 1, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 27, 2015
✔ NPI 1003118654 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · AP128159✔ Licensed in CT · 004588
Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

500 W 4TH ST, Odessa, TX 79761
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benedict Castanares Novicio Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2961686399
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151111000217

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01940
This is a procedure where anesthesia is applied to numb specific nerves in your lower back. Using imaging guidance, the doctor can accurately locate these nerves through the skin. This is done to alleviate pain by disrupting nerve signals. It's a safe and effective method.
33 services26 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
23 services22 patients
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
19 services19 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Medical Center Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Odessa, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450132
Location500 W 4th StreetOdessa, TX 79761 · Ector County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79761 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.9/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality89.16
Improvement Activities40
Cost55.08

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ALICIA G. FLETCHER ACNS-BC
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult Health)
500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 640-2128
ASHLEY GOODGAME
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 889-8908
ABHISHEK BHARI JAYADEVAPPA M.D.
Anesthesiology
500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 640-4000
DR. BRUCE CARL BECKER II M.D.
Family Medicine
500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 640-1059
ABIDEMI YEMISI ADENIRAN FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 640-2401
JOSEPH F BRYAN M.D.
Anesthesiology
500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 640-2401
JEFFERY M PINNOW M.D.
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 640-4000
DR. ARMUGAM PRASAD MEKALA MD
Internal Medicine
500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 640-4000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Benedict Novicio's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benedict Novicio is 1003118654. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 1, 2010.

Where is Benedict Novicio located?

Benedict Novicio practices at 500 W 4th St, Odessa, TX 79761. The listed phone number is (432) 640-2408.

What is Benedict Novicio's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Benedict Novicio enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benedict Novicio is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Benedict Novicio accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Benedict Novicio as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Benedict Novicio affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benedict Novicio is affiliated with Medical Center Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benedict Novicio was last updated on October 27, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.