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BENSON S WEKESA ACNP
NPI 1225462815
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Sugar Land, TX

Active since August 30, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479(281) 274-7958 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 14, 2026, Feb 6, 2026, Aug 15, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2024).

About Benson S Wekesa Acnp NPPES

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

BENSON S WEKESA ACNP (NPI 1225462815) is an individual acute care provider in Sugar Land, Texas, licensed in Rhode Island (APRN04980) and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atrium Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225462815
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameBENSON S WEKESACredential: ACNP
Location Address16655 SOUTHWEST FWYSugar Land, TX 77479-2329
Mailing Address15518 Hensen Creek DrHouston, TX 77086-1182 · (713) 471-0913
Phone(281) 274-7958
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1225462815 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
Licenses✔ Licensed in RI · APRN04980✔ Licensed in MI · 4704414921✔ Licensed in TX · 745762
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY, Sugar Land, TX 77479
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, Priority Health 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

Benson S Wekesa Acnp 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 ID5193000701
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220823002161, I20241206001777
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

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.
210 services90 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.
113 services67 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
47 services47 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Atrium Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Franklin, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360076
LocationOne Medical Center DriveFranklin, OH 45005 · Warren County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77479 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

SAIF K ALTAIE MD
Internal Medicine
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 274-7000
ANITA MOMIN SUNESARA
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 274-7000
DORCAS ANN RUPERT RDCS
Technician, Other
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (936) 414-3707
RAY JOHN DE LEON
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 274-2000
ANDREW MICHAEL PSYK M.D.
Emergency Medicine
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 274-7117
BLESSY OOMMEN RN
Registered Nurse (Pain Management)
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 236-9571
JOHN S. RAJKUMAR M.D.
Emergency Medicine
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 274-7117
METHODIST HEALTH CENTERS
Pharmacy (Home Infusion Therapy Pharmacy)
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 274-7045

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 Wekesa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benson Wekesa is 1225462815. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2013.

Where is Benson Wekesa located?

Benson Wekesa practices at 16655 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479. The listed phone number is (281) 274-7958.

What is Benson Wekesa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Benson Wekesa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benson Wekesa 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 Benson Wekesa accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, Priority Health and UnitedHealthcare list Benson Wekesa 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 Wekesa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benson Wekesa is affiliated with Atrium Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benson Wekesa was last updated on April 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.