JULIO BENITEZ LOPEZ M.D.
NPI 1780974279
Anesthesiology in Miami, FL

Q: What is Julio Benitez Lopez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julio Benitez Lopez is 1780974279. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2011.

Q: What is Julio Benitez Lopez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Active since April 18, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1611 NW 12TH AVE, STE. SW-303, MIAMI, FL 33136(305) 585-6973 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2024, May 2, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Julio Benitez Lopez M.d. NPPES

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

JULIO BENITEZ LOPEZ M.D. (NPI 1780974279) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Miami, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME121962) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Edward W Sparrow Hospital, and is a graduate of Washington University School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780974279

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameJULIO BENITEZ LOPEZCredential: M.D.

Location Address1611 NW 12TH AVE, STE. SW-303Miami, FL 33136-1005

Mailing Address1611 Nw 12th Ave, Ste. Sw-303Miami, FL 33136-1005 · (305) 585-6973

Phone(305) 585-6973

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWashington University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateApril 18, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2024

✔ NPI 1780974279 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME121962✔ Licensed in MI · 4301504801

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

1611 NW 12TH AVE, Miami, FL 33136

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company.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

Julio Benitez Lopez 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 ID6507153137

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210604000437

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

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

University Of Miami

Same address

Medical Oncology

1611 NW 12TH AVE, BOX 016960 M851
Miami, FL 33136

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
3,639 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1922058544 (305) 243-7688

Edward W Sparrow Hospital Association

1,193 mi

Nephrology

1200 E MICHIGAN AVE STE 700
Lansing, MI 48912

Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
265 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1568867190 (517) 913-4050

Mid Michigan Anesthesiology Group, PC

1,251 mi

Anesthesiology

4005 ORCHARD DR
Midland, MI 48670

Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
35 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1932131349 (989) 839-3606

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 7

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

29 services28 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

26 services26 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

22 services22 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 00530

Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537

Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Edward W Sparrow Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lansing, MI

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number230230

Location1215 E Michigan AvenueLansing, MI 48912 · Ingham County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

DR. AKUA GYANEWAH ASARE MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 355-8264

MARILUZ SANCHEZ PHARM.D.

Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)

1611 NW 12TH AVE, PHARMACY ADM. OFFICES/EAST TOWER BASEMENT 069
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-7309

DR. TASHA JOYTI N. D. COOKE TASHA COOKE

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 243-3670

DR. JUANITA ANN MARIE HUNTER M.D.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-6042

WANDA LAVERNE MCGOWAN-BRAYNEN ARNP

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-1111

DR. PERTTI KALEVI HAKALA M.D.

Anesthesiology

1611 NW 12TH AVE, CENTRAL 300
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-6970

JAYLOU M VELEZ TORRES M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-8381

ANNE-ISABELLE SOPHIA REME MD

Surgery

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-1280

ELIE SAMIR ALAM MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-1111

CHRISTOPHER D NAVARRO MD

Anesthesiology

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-1111

RENZO ALDERETE APRN

Nurse Practitioner

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-1111

AAZIM SYED ARIF MD

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-1111

DR. VICTOR M. LU MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 243-6751

DR. MIRIAM MARTI MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 342-1919

ALVARO ALFONSO SOTO RINCON MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (786) 769-0052

LANIEL ROMEUS JR.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-7000

CAMILLE-KAE TORRE DNP, APRN, NNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-5437

NICOLE FARES MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-6970

VERONICA NUNEZ

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-5437

MARGO STAPLETON MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 355-1350

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 Julio Benitez Lopez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julio Benitez Lopez is 1780974279. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2011.

Where is Julio Benitez Lopez located?

Julio Benitez Lopez practices at 1611 NW 12th Ave Ste. Sw-303, Miami, FL 33136. The listed phone number is (305) 585-6973.

What is Julio Benitez Lopez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Julio Benitez Lopez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Julio Benitez Lopez 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 Julio Benitez Lopez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Julio Benitez Lopez reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Of Miami (Miami, FL), Edward W Sparrow Hospital Association (Lansing, MI) and Mid Michigan Anesthesiology Group, PC (Midland, MI). 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 Julio Benitez Lopez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Julio Benitez Lopez accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Julio Benitez Lopez 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 Julio Benitez Lopez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Julio Benitez Lopez is affiliated with Edward W Sparrow Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Julio Benitez Lopez was last updated on August 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.