DR. RUI CARLOS BENEVIDES II M.D.
NPI 1093973216
Internal Medicine in Dallas, TX
NPI Status: Active since May 23, 2008
Contact Information
PO BOX 822368
DALLAS, TX
ZIP 75382
Phone: (855) 704-0283
Fax: (469) 518-4827
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 21
- Internal Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About RUI BENEVIDES
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Rui Benevides, an internist established in Dallas, Texas with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine and more than 21 years of experience. He graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 2005. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1093973216 assigned on May 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number M9155 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.
- NPI
- 1093973216
- Provider Name
- DR. RUI CARLOS BENEVIDES II M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- PO BOX 822368 DALLAS, TX 75382
- Location Phone
- (855) 704-0283
- Location Fax
- (469) 518-4827
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 822368 DALLAS, TX 75382
- Mailing Phone
- (855) 704-0283
- Mailing Fax
- (469) 518-4827
- Medical School Name
- HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 2005
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-23-2008
- Last Update Date
- 08-30-2024
- Code Navigator
An internist like Rui Benevides is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207R00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- M9155
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
- MyBlue Health Bronze? 402 - HMO
- Bronze Classic 4700 - EPO
- Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - EPO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - EPO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes - EPO
- Gold Classic - EPO
- Gold Classic Guided Care - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard - EPO
- Gold Classic Standard Guided Care - HMO
- Gold Elite - EPO
- Gold Simple Diabetes Guided Care - HMO
- Gold Simple Guided Care - HMO
- Silver Classic - EPO
- Silver Classic Standard - EPO
- Silver Classic Standard Guided Care - HMO
- Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits Guided Care - HMO
- Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM Guided Care - HMO
- Silver Simple Diabetes Guided Care - HMO
- Silver Simple Guided Care - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199660502 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| 199660503 | MEDICAID (05) | TX |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Rui Benevides is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Rui Benevides is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 1951467026
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20090226000126
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies
The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.
Durable Medical Equipment
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)
Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches (HCPCS:A4452)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 1112 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)
Collagen based wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram of collagen (HCPCS:A6010)
1 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 720 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing (HCPCS:A6196)
1 DME suppliers used 26 Medicare Claims 1605 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)
Composite dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6203)
1 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 460 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)
Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6245)
1 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 540 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)
Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard (HCPCS:A6446)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 1333 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height (HCPCS:E0143)
6 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms (HCPCS:E0163)
6 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 20 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms (HCPCS:E0163)
1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid
DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress (HCPCS:E0260)
6 DME suppliers used 99 Medicare Claims 99 Services Paid
DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress (HCPCS:E0261)
1 DME suppliers used 61 Medicare Claims 61 Services Paid
DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)
4 DME suppliers used 37 Medicare Claims 37 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE005N)
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) (HCPCS:E0466)
2 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) (HCPCS:E0630)
2 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 20 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)
Heel loop/holder, any type, with or without ankle strap, each (HCPCS:E0951)
4 DME suppliers used 24 Medicare Claims 46 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)
Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each (HCPCS:E0971)
6 DME suppliers used 30 Medicare Claims 59 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)
Wheelchair accessory, adjustable height, detachable armrest, complete assembly, each (HCPCS:E0973)
5 DME suppliers used 30 Medicare Claims 58 Services Paid
DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)
7 DME suppliers used 58 Medicare Claims 58 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)
General use wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth (HCPCS:E2601)
6 DME suppliers used 31 Medicare Claims 31 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)
General use wheelchair back cushion, width less than 22 inches, any height, including any type mounting hardware (HCPCS:E2611)
6 DME suppliers used 29 Medicare Claims 29 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)
Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)
9 DME suppliers used 132 Medicare Claims 132 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)
Lightweight wheelchair (HCPCS:K0003)
6 DME suppliers used 164 Medicare Claims 164 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)
High strength, lightweight wheelchair (HCPCS:K0004)
1 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 18 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)
Heavy duty wheelchair (HCPCS:K0006)
2 DME suppliers used 33 Medicare Claims 33 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) (HCPCS:K0195)
4 DME suppliers used 49 Medicare Claims 49 Services Paid
Unknown
Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)
Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape (HCPCS:B4035)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 330 Services Paid
Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4152)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 7425 Services Paid
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes
Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes
Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 45 minutes
This service involves a healthcare professional visiting an established patient in a group care facility or assisted living for about an hour. The visit may include health checks, medication management, and addressing any health concerns to maintain the patient's well-being.
This service was performed 16 times for 11 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
This service was performed 362 times for 188 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
This service was performed 427 times for 210 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
This service was performed 33 times for 23 patientsAn initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
This service was performed 230 times for 218 patientsAn initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
This service was performed 86 times for 81 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $32.75 for a new patient copayment and $25.2 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 75382 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $131.01
- Minimum New Patient Price $57.18
- Maximum New Patient Price $172.86
- Average New Patient Copayment $32.75
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.29
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.21
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $100.8
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.48
- Maximum Established Patient Price $141.2
- Average Established Patient Copayment $25.2
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.62
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.3
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Care Planning | Yes | N/A |
| Implementation of practices/processes to develop advance care planning that includes: documenting the advance care plan or living will within the medical record, educating clinicians about advance care planning motivating them to address advance care planning needs of their patients, and how these needs can translate into quality improvement, educating clinicians on approaches and barriers to talking to patients about end-of-life and palliative care needs and ways to manage its documentation, as well as informing clinicians of the healthcare policy side of advance care planning. | ||
| Care Plan | 78% | 420 |
| 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 or provide an advance care plan | ||
| Implementation of medication management practice improvements | Yes | N/A |
| Manage medications to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and safety that could include one or more of the following: Reconcile and coordinate medications and provide medication management across transitions of care settings and eligible clinicians or groups; Integrate a pharmacist into the care team; and/or Conduct periodic, structured medication reviews. | ||
| Measurement and Improvement at the Practice and Panel Level | Yes | N/A |
| Measure and improve quality at the practice and panel level, such as the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Physician Scorecards, that could include one or more of the following: • Regularly review measures of quality, utilization, patient satisfaction and other measures that may be useful at the practice level and at the level of the care team or MIPS eligible clinician or group (panel); and/or • Use relevant data sources to create benchmarks and goals for performance at the practice level and panel level. | ||
| Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization. | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization. | ||
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1093973216, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1093973216, enumerated as an "individual" on May 23, 2008.
The provider is located at PO BOX 822368 DALLAS, TX 75382 and the phone number is (855) 704-0283.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
