DR. BENSON YU HUANG M.D.
NPI 1013956176
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Laredo, TX

Active since June 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 45D0928192 · Waiver
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, STE B 290, LAREDO, TX 78041(956) 794-8880(956) 794-8882 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Benson Yu Huang M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENSON YU HUANG M.D. (NPI 1013956176) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Laredo, Texas, licensed in Texas (J7006) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 11, 2027, and is affiliated with Laredo Medical Center.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013956176
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENSON YU HUANGCredential: M.D.
Location Address1710 E SAUNDERS ST, STE B 290Laredo, TX 78041-5443
Mailing AddressPo Box 2889Laredo, TX 78044-2889 · (956) 794-8880 · Fax (956) 794-8882
Fax(956) 794-8882
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 2014
NPI 1013956176 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in TX · J7006
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, Laredo, TX 78041

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid123996409TX
Medicare UPINF94337TX
Medicaid151708802TX
Medicare PIN00701TTX
Medicare PIN8775B6TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Benson Yu Huang M.d. 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 ID1557315538
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090831000442
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D0928192

Benson Huang MD · Laredo, TX
Active · expires May 11, 2027
CLIA Number45D0928192
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMay 12, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMay 11, 2027
Laboratory DirectorBenson Y. Huang MD
Laboratory Phone(956) 794-8880
Laboratory LocationBenson Huang MD1710 East Saunders Suite 290, Laredo, TX 78041
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 21

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.

Test for allergy using allergenic extract 95004
An allergy test with allergenic extract is a diagnostic method to identify substances causing allergic reactions. Small amounts of common allergens are introduced to your body, usually through skin pricks or blood tests. Your body's response helps determine your allergies.
1,938 services58 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
1,624 services177 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
1,553 services511 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
394 services97 patients
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg J0696
Ceftriaxone sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each injection contains 250 mg of the medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body.
388 services49 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060
This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
334 services308 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Laredo Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Laredo, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450029
Location1700 East SaundersLaredo, TX 78044 · Webb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doctors Hospital Of Laredo

Acute Care Hospitals · Laredo, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450643
Location10700 Mcpherson RoadLaredo, TX 78041 · Webb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78041 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
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
59%789 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Long-Acting Inhaled Bronchodilator Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of COPD (FEV1/FVC < 70%) and who have an FEV1 less than 60% predicted and have symptoms who were prescribed an long-acting inhaled bronchodilator
100%64 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of COPD who had spirometry results documented
100%363 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%3,049 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
60%1,994 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
18%179 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%773 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge
The percentage of discharges from any inpatient facility (e.g. hospital, skilled nursing facility, or rehabilitation facility) for patients 18 years and older of age seen within 30 days following discharge in the office by the physician, prescribing…
Patients 65+: 100% · 69 patients
100%82 patients
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
11%820 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
99%385 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%464 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
98%820 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%820 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 36

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers15 claims38 services$6.79 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers12 claims18 services$1.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
9 suppliers63 claims63 services$39.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Oropharyngeal suction catheter, each A4628
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers12 claims24 services$3.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Tracheostomy care kit for established tracheostomy A4629
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers15 claims452 services$4.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each A7000
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers23 claims92 services$7.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE 675B
LAREDO, TX 78041
Internal Medicine
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE 675B
LAREDO, TX 78041
Surgery
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, B260
LAREDO, TX 78041
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE 384
LAREDO, TX 78041
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, STE B675
LAREDO, TX 78041
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE 384
LAREDO, TX 78041
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, STE B675
LAREDO, TX 78041
Surgery
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE B-375
LAREDO, TX 78041

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 Benson Huang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benson Huang is 1013956176. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2006.

Where is Benson Huang located?

Benson Huang practices at 1710 E Saunders St Ste B 290, Laredo, TX 78041. The listed phone number is (956) 794-8880.

What is Benson Huang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Benson Huang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benson Huang 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.

Does Benson Huang hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D0928192) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 11, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Benson Huang 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 3 other insurers list Benson Huang 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 Benson Huang affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benson Huang is affiliated with Laredo Medical Center and Doctors Hospital Of Laredo.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benson Huang was last updated on May 8, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.