DR. RICHARD SETH BENEDON M.D.
NPI 1811923360
Emergency Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Pflugerville, TX

Active since June 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled
76.86/100
CMS Quality Rating
900 RAMBLE CREEK DR, PFLUGERVILLE, TX 78660(818) 389-2526 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Seth Benedon M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD SETH BENEDON M.D. (NPI 1811923360) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Pflugerville, Texas, licensed in Texas (W0873) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811923360
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207PH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD SETH BENEDONCredential: M.D.
Location Address900 RAMBLE CREEK DRPflugerville, TX 78660-2151
Mailing Address900 Ramble Creek DrPflugerville, TX 78660-2151 · (818) 389-2526
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 24, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 24, 2025
NPI 1811923360 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207PH0002X
License Licensed in TX · W0873
Definition
An emergency medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
900 RAMBLE CREEK DR, Pflugerville, TX 78660

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00G449230CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Seth Benedon M.d. 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
128 services127 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
113 services111 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
57 services56 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.
36 services36 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78660 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.86/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality92.84
Improvement Activities0
Cost76.82

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Hospice Care, Community Based
900 RAMBLE CREEK DR
PFLUGERVILLE, TX 78660

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 Benedon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Benedon is 1811923360. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2006.

Where is Richard Benedon located?

Richard Benedon practices at 900 Ramble Creek Dr, Pflugerville, TX 78660. The listed phone number is (818) 389-2526.

What is Richard Benedon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207PH0002X.

Is Richard Benedon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Benedon is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Benedon was last updated on October 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.