FORTUNATO PEREZ-BENAVIDES MD
NPI 1629030945
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Lubbock, TX

Active since April 03, 2006PECOS Enrolled
602 INDIANA AVE, NICU, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, LUBBOCK, TX 79415(806) 775-8808(806) 775-9181 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Fortunato Perez-benavides Md NPPES

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

FORTUNATO PEREZ-BENAVIDES MD (NPI 1629030945) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (H8794) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629030945
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameFORTUNATO PEREZ-BENAVIDESCredential: MD
Location Address602 INDIANA AVE, NICU, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERLubbock, TX 79415-3364
Mailing Address306 Vicksburg AveLubbock, TX 79416-3105 · (806) 797-6053
Fax(806) 775-9181
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1629030945 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in TX · H8794
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
602 INDIANA AVE, Lubbock, TX 79415

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINC78448TX
Medicaid141691903TX

Accepted 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 (PECOS)

Fortunato Perez-benavides Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Fortunato Perez-benavides reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
2929 WOODLAND PARK DR
Houston, TX 77082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 508 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.

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.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Family Medicine
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Anesthesiologist Assistant
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Anesthesiology
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Emergency Medicine
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415

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 Fortunato Perez-benavides's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fortunato Perez-benavides is 1629030945. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2006.

Where is Fortunato Perez-benavides located?

Fortunato Perez-benavides practices at 602 Indiana Ave Nicu, University Medical Center, Lubbock, TX 79415. The listed phone number is (806) 775-8808.

What is Fortunato Perez-benavides's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Fortunato Perez-benavides enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fortunato Perez-benavides is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Fortunato Perez-benavides's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Fortunato Perez-benavides reassigns Medicare benefits to Pediatrix Medical Group Of Texas Billing, Inc. (Houston, TX). The 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 Fortunato Perez-benavides's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Fortunato Perez-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 4 other insurers list Fortunato Perez-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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fortunato Perez-benavides was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.