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RICHARD ALEX BENAVIDES M.D.
NPI 1497893754
Surgery in Dallas, TX

Active since February 01, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7920 BELT LINE RD, SUITE 310, DALLAS, TX 75254(972) 331-8100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Richard Alex Benavides M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD ALEX BENAVIDES M.D. (NPI 1497893754) is an individual surgery provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (F9189) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St David's South Austin Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497893754
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD ALEX BENAVIDESCredential: M.D.
Location Address7920 BELT LINE RD, SUITE 310Dallas, TX 75254-8145
Mailing Address5934 Walnut Hill LnDallas, TX 75230-5014 · (469) 370-7280
Phone(972) 331-8100
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateFebruary 1, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMarch 16, 2023
✔ NPI 1497893754 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · F9189
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License F9189 (TX)
7920 BELT LINE RD, Dallas, TX 75254
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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

Richard Alex Benavides 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 ID8123910684
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040329000664
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

St David's South Austin Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450713
Location901 West Ben White BlvdAustin, TX 78704 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Round Rock Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Round Rock, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450718
Location2400 Round Rock AveRound Rock, TX 78681 · Williamson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Frio Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Pearsall, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number451391
Location200 S Ih 35Pearsall, TX 78061 · Frio County
Emergency services

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock

Acute Care Hospitals · Round Rock, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670034
Location300 University BlvdRound Rock, TX 78664 · Williamson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75254 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
$88.19 typical visit price
range $57.18 – $172.86
Typical copayment $22.04 (range $14.29 – $43.21)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.28 typical visit price
range $18.48 – $141.20
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.62 – $35.30)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 17

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ELITE MEDICAL GROUP
Family Medicine
7920 BELT LINE RD, SUITE # 120
DALLAS, TX 75254
Dallas County (214) 221-2580
NOVEL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC
Home Health
7920 BELT LINE RD, SUITE 255
DALLAS, TX 75254
Dallas County (972) 994-9395
OLSON CHIROPRACTIC & REHAB, INC
Chiropractor
7920 BELT LINE RD, SUITE 160
DALLAS, TX 75254
Dallas County (972) 231-1900
JACKSONVILLE SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LLP
Specialist
7920 BELT LINE RD, SUITE 310
DALLAS, TX 75254
Dallas County (972) 331-8100
DAVID SCOTT OLSON D.C.
Chiropractor
7920 BELT LINE RD, SUITE 160
DALLAS, TX 75254
Dallas County (972) 231-1900
CHOICE LABORATORY SERVICES, LLC
Clinical Medical Laboratory
7920 BELT LINE RD, SUITE 200
DALLAS, TX 75254
Dallas County (972) 386-6653
LAP BAND SOLUTIONS CENTER FOR DIAGNOSTICS
Point of Service
7920 BELT LINE RD, SUITE 175
DALLAS, TX 75254
Dallas County (972) 716-9991
PRIMARIS LABORATORY SERVICES LLC
Clinical Medical Laboratory
7920 BELT LINE RD, SUITE 205
DALLAS, TX 75254
Dallas County (972) 239-4755

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 Benavides's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Benavides is 1497893754. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 1, 2007.

Where is Richard Benavides located?

Richard Benavides practices at 7920 Belt Line Rd Suite 310, Dallas, TX 75254. The listed phone number is (972) 331-8100.

What is Richard Benavides's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Richard Benavides enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Benavides 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 Richard Benavides accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Richard Benavides 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 Richard Benavides affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Benavides is affiliated with St David's South Austin Medical Center, Round Rock Medical Center, Frio Regional Hospital and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Benavides was last updated on March 16, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.