DR. RAMSIS K BENJAMIN M.D., MPH
NPI 1265473581
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Harlingen, TX

Q: What is Ramsis Benjamin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ramsis Benjamin is 1265473581. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006.

Q: What is Ramsis Benjamin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ramsis Benjamin was last updated on June 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.

Active since June 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2902 HAINE DR, HARLINGEN, TX 78550(956) 296-4000(956) 296-2842 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 9, 2025, Oct 6, 2020, Mar 21, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Ramsis K Benjamin M.d., Mph NPPES

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

DR. RAMSIS K BENJAMIN M.D., MPH (NPI 1265473581) is an individual neurology provider in Harlingen, Texas, licensed in Idaho (M13598) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Coeur D Alene, and is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265473581

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X

Provider Legal NameDR. RAMSIS K BENJAMINCredential: M.D., MPH

Location Address2902 HAINE DRHarlingen, TX 78550-8969

Mailing AddressPo Box 531968Harlingen, TX 78553-1968 · (833) 877-4863 · Fax (956) 296-6842

Phone(956) 296-4000

Fax(956) 296-2842

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 1994

Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 9, 2025

✔ NPI 1265473581 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084N0400X

License✔ Licensed in ID · M13598

Definition

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

2902 HAINE DR, Harlingen, TX 78550

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1700 W Ironwood Dr, Ste 158Coeur D Alene, ID 83814-2656 · Phone (208) 625-5100 · Fax (208) 625-5101

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Moda Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ramsis K Benjamin M.d., Mph 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 ID9234109331

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250429002703

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ramsis Benjamin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley

0.3 mi

Internal Medicine

2102 TREASURE HILLS BLVD, 314406
Harlingen, TX 78550

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
96 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1477960730 (956) 296-1437

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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 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.

169 services113 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

84 services83 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

61 services54 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

43 services43 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

35 services35 patients

Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212

This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.

26 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78550 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.

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