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BENJAMIN KIRK CANALES MD
NPI 1952321549
Urology in Gainesville, FL

Active since July 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
1600 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32610(352) 273-6815(352) 273-7515 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 21, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Benjamin Kirk Canales Md NPPES

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

BENJAMIN KIRK CANALES MD (NPI 1952321549) is an individual urology provider in Gainesville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME99281) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952321549
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208800000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN KIRK CANALESCredential: MD
Location Address1600 SW ARCHER RDGainesville, FL 32610-3003
Mailing AddressPo Box 918025Orlando, FL 32891-8025 · (352) 273-6815 · Fax (352) 273-7515
Phone(352) 273-6815
Fax(352) 273-7515
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 21, 2011
✔ NPI 1952321549 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208800000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME99281✔ Licensed in MN · 102432
Definition
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 32610
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid279483700FL
Medicare UPINI60721
Medicare PINAF744A

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin Kirk Canales Md 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 ID3678579521
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071105000484
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Uf Health Shands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100113
Location1600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610 · Alachua County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32610 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

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.

78.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.54
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.74

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. BAHAREH EBADIFAR KEITH DO
Pediatrics
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-0462
AFRASYAB KHAN
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-0680
GULSUN ERDAG MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-9900
DR. ALBERT H. MATTIA D.D.S.
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
1600 SW ARCHER RD, D4-4
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-5801
JOANNA CHAFFIN
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 627-9272
DR. CASEY JUSTIN BEAL MD
Ophthalmology
1600 SW ARCHER RD, BOX 100284
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-8778
WILLIAM CRAIG HICKS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438
HENRY FONTILLAS PATALINGHUG CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438

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 Canales's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Canales is 1952321549. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2006.

Where is Benjamin Canales located?

Benjamin Canales practices at 1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610. The listed phone number is (352) 273-6815.

What is Benjamin Canales's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Is Benjamin Canales enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Canales 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.

What insurance does Benjamin Canales accept?

Health plans from AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Benjamin Canales 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 Benjamin Canales affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Canales is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Canales was last updated on November 21, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.