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PROF ASSOCIATION
NPI 1225180946
Family Medicine in Laredo, TX

Active since January 16, 2007CLIA 45D0705565 · Waiver
209 W VILLAGE BLVD STE 11, LAREDO, TX 78041(956) 725-5210(956) 717-1708 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 17, 2019, Feb 18, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Prof Association NPPES

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

PROF ASSOCIATION (NPI 1225180946) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Laredo, Texas and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 20, 2027 and lists Felicitas Benavides, Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225180946
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameOSCAR BENAVIDES MD PA
Location Address209 W VILLAGE BLVD STE 11Laredo, TX 78041-2227
Mailing Address209 W Village Blvd Ste 11Laredo, TX 78041-2227 · (956) 725-5210 · Fax (956) 717-1708
Phone(956) 725-5210
Fax(956) 717-1708
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialFelicitas BenavidesManager · (956) 725-5210
Enumeration DateJanuary 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1225180946 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · H9039
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesTaxonomy 332B00000X · License 0104598 (TX)
209 W VILLAGE BLVD STE 11, Laredo, TX 78041
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Other Names 1

Other NameProf Association

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid192463101TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Prof Association is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Prof Association, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Oscar Benavides, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1356493977
209 W VILLAGE BLVD STE 11
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 725-5210
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 45D0705565

Oscar Benavides M D PA · Laredo, TX
Active · expires Mar 20, 2027
CLIA Number45D0705565
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 21, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 20, 2027
Laboratory DirectorOscar Benavides
Laboratory Phone(956) 725-5210
Laboratory LocationOscar Benavides M D PA209 W Village Blvd, Laredo, TX 78041
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Oscar Benavides MD PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Oscar Benavides MD PA is 1225180946. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 16, 2007. The provider is also known as Prof Association.

Where is Oscar Benavides MD PA located?

Oscar Benavides MD PA is located at 209 W Village Blvd Ste 11, Laredo, TX 78041. The listed phone number is (956) 725-5210.

What is Oscar Benavides MD PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Oscar Benavides MD PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Oscar Benavides MD PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Oscar Benavides MD PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Family Practice) reassigns their Medicare billing to Oscar Benavides MD PA. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Oscar Benavides MD PA hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D0705565) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 20, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Oscar Benavides MD PA was last updated on October 17, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.