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DR. FERNANDO BENITEZ MUNIZ OD
NPI 1942353222
Optometrist in Bayamon, PR

Active since January 19, 2007PECOS Enrolled
EYE CONCEPT FOREST HILLS PLAZA, CARRETERA 167, BAYAMON, PR 00959(787) 785-0585(787) 785-0840 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Fernando Benitez Muniz Od NPPES

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

DR. FERNANDO BENITEZ MUNIZ OD (NPI 1942353222) is an individual optometrist in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (181) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942353222
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FERNANDO BENITEZ MUNIZCredential: OD
Location AddressEYE CONCEPT FOREST HILLS PLAZA, CARRETERA 167Bayamon, PR 00959
Mailing AddressEye Concept Forest Hills Plaza, Carretera 167Bayamon, PR 00959 · (787) 785-0585 · Fax (787) 785-0840
Phone(787) 785-0585
Fax(787) 785-0840
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 19, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 2023
NPPES CertifiedApril 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1942353222 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 181
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Fernando Benitez Muniz Od 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00959 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
$130.65 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.88 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $17.72 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
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

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

BENITEZ OPTICAL SERVICES INC
Optometrist
EYE CONCEPT FOREST HILLS PLAZA, FOREST HILLS
BAYAMON, PR 00959
Bayamón Municipio (787) 785-0585

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 Fernando Benitez Muniz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fernando Benitez Muniz is 1942353222. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2007.

Where is Fernando Benitez Muniz located?

Fernando Benitez Muniz practices at Eye Concept Forest Hills Plaza Carretera 167, Bayamon, PR 00959. The listed phone number is (787) 785-0585.

What is Fernando Benitez Muniz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Fernando Benitez Muniz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fernando Benitez Muniz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fernando Benitez Muniz was last updated on April 21, 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.