MR. BENJAMIN JOEL MORALES
NPI 1831976570
Clinic/Center - Primary Care in Zapata, TX

Active since September 14, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
105 S US HIGHWAY 83, ZAPATA, TX 78076(956) 750-3429 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mr. Benjamin Joel Morales NPPES

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

MR. BENJAMIN JOEL MORALES (NPI 1831976570) is an individual primary care provider in Zapata, Texas, licensed in Texas (1131451) and active in the NPI registry since September 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831976570
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy261QP2300X
Provider Legal NameMR. BENJAMIN JOEL MORALES
Location Address105 S US HIGHWAY 83Zapata, TX 78076-3747
Mailing Address2011 Glenn StZapata, TX 78076-3613 · (956) 763-5410
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2023
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2023
✔ NPI 1831976570 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Primary CareAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QP2300X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 1131451
105 S US HIGHWAY 83, Zapata, TX 78076

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

Mr. Benjamin Joel Morales 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 ID2961855028
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240125001834
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Morales reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
6416 POLARIS DR STE 2
Laredo, TX 78041
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Practitioner
6262 MCPHERSON RD STE 210
Laredo, TX 78041
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78076 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Family Medicine
105 S US HIGHWAY 83
ZAPATA, TX 78076
Internal Medicine
105 S US HIGHWAY 83
ZAPATA, TX 78076

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 Benjamin Morales's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Morales is 1831976570. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2023.

Where is Benjamin Morales located?

Benjamin Morales practices at 105 S Us Highway 83, Zapata, TX 78076. The listed phone number is (956) 750-3429.

What is Benjamin Morales's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Primary Care, with taxonomy code 261QP2300X.

Is Benjamin Morales enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Morales 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 Benjamin Morales's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Morales reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Andres Garcia Zuniga, M.D.,pa (Laredo, TX) and Penn Patient Care, LLC (Laredo, TX). 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 Benjamin Morales's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Morales accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Benjamin Morales 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 Benjamin Morales was last updated on September 19, 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.