OSCAR BENAVIDEZ MD
NPI 1386622603
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Boston, MA

Active since January 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
175 CAMBRIDGE ST STE 510, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 726-3824(617) 643-9643 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Oscar Benavidez Md NPPES

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

OSCAR BENAVIDEZ MD (NPI 1386622603) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (218780) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital, and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386622603
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameOSCAR BENAVIDEZCredential: MD
Location Address175 CAMBRIDGE ST STE 510, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITALBoston, MA 02114-2794
Mailing Address91 Shaw RdChestnut Hill, MA 02467-3121 · (617) 869-9729
Fax(617) 643-9643
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJanuary 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 2013
✔ NPI 1386622603 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 218780
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 218780 (MA)
175 CAMBRIDGE ST STE 510, Boston, MA 02114

Other Identifiers 11

Other494159MA · Tufts Health Plan
Other96618601MA · Network Health
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedA39351MA
OtherAA41200MA · Harvard Pilgrim
Other0036825MA · Neighborhood Health Plan
OtherJ29185MA · Blue Care Elect
Medicare UPINI44998
OtherJ29185MA · Hmo Blue
Medicaid02712614NY
Medicaid2113643CT
OtherJ29185MA · Bcbs Ma

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Oscar Benavidez Md 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 ID3173541802
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051110000518
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Oscar Benavidez reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatric Cardiology
300 LONGWOOD AVE
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 220 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
55 FRUIT ST, BULFINCH 360
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,234 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dermatology
55 FRUIT ST, BUL 2
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,360 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Boston Children's Hospital

Childrens · Boston, MA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number223302
Location300 Longwood AvenueBoston, MA 02115 · Suffolk County
Emergency services

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 Benavidez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Oscar Benavidez is 1386622603. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 6, 2006.

Where is Oscar Benavidez located?

Oscar Benavidez practices at 175 Cambridge St Ste 510 Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-3824.

What is Oscar Benavidez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Oscar Benavidez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Oscar Benavidez 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Oscar Benavidez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Oscar Benavidez reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Boston Childrens Heart Foundation Inc (Boston, MA), The General Hospital Corporation (Boston, MA) and Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA). Each 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 Oscar Benavidez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Oscar Benavidez accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Taro Health list Oscar Benavidez 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 Oscar Benavidez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Oscar Benavidez is affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Oscar Benavidez was last updated on January 23, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.