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DR. RICHARD ALAN BENDER M.D.
NPI 1255412664
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Mission Viejo, CA

Active since October 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
26732 CROWN VALLEY PKWY STE 271, MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691(949) 427-7933 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Oct 17, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Richard Alan Bender M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD ALAN BENDER M.D. (NPI 1255412664) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Mission Viejo, California, licensed in California (A24222) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Dana Point, and is a graduate of Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine (1970).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255412664
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD ALAN BENDERCredential: M.D.
Location Address26732 CROWN VALLEY PKWY STE 271Mission Viejo, CA 92691-8520
Mailing Address32392 Via MentoneDana Point, CA 92629-3417 · (949) 715-1271 · Fax (949) 715-1273
Phone(949) 427-7933
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUn Of California, Irvine, College Of MedicineGraduated 1970
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1255412664 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A24222
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Also ListedClinic/Center · Medical SpecialtyTaxonomy 261QM2500X · License A24222 (CA)
26732 CROWN VALLEY PKWY STE 271, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 132392 Via MentoneDana Point, CA 92629-3417 · Phone (949) 715-1271 · Fax (949) 715-1273

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

Dr. Richard Alan Bender 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 ID7315083326
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091006000117
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
15 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92691 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
$187.60 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $46.90 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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 Richard Bender's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Bender is 1255412664. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2006.

Where is Richard Bender located?

Richard Bender practices at 26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 271, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. The listed phone number is (949) 427-7933.

What is Richard Bender's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Richard Bender enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Bender 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Bender was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.