Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Benidecto Fernandez, MD
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Hialeah, FL
- NPI 1164607016
- Accepts Medicare
- 44 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
2140 W 68Th St, Ste 406
Hialeah, FL 330161815
(305) 362-4979
fax (305) 362-6810
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Year of graduation
- 1982 — 44 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Florida #ME50321
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164607016. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
884
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$89,003
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 471 | 169 | $133 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 189 | 72 | $8 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 126 | 52 | $82 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 44 | 44 | $179 | |
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 37 | 26 | $90 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 17 | 14 | $189 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 147. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,296
Transactions
97
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 25 | $589.35 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 18 | $364.96 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | 10 | $354.81 | |
| ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 7 | $166.97 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 6 | $155.57 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 9 | $152.05 | |
| UCB, Inc. | 5 | $109.27 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $92.80 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 4 | $89.52 | |
| Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 3 | $84.05 | |
| Radius Health, Inc. | 2 | $40.96 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. | 2 | $38.14 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $23.78 | |
| SOBI, INC | 1 | $19.25 | |
| Organon Llc | 1 | $14.26 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,513
Patients
1,103
Total drug cost
$1,718,583
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 820 | 243 | $6,522 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 545 | 146 | $11,502 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 376 | 149 | $8,403 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 357 | 108 | $20,732 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 248 | 83 | $3,749 |
| Folic Acid | Generic | 230 | 78 | $1,213 |
| Prolia (Denosumab) | Brand | 150 | 94 | $256,895 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 146 | 48 | $7,408 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) | Brand | 124 | 17 | $926,051 |
| Leflunomide | Generic | 110 | 35 | $5,969 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benidecto Fernandez's medical specialty?
Dr. Benidecto Fernandez practices Rheumatology Physician in Hialeah, FL.
Where does Dr. Benidecto Fernandez practice?
Dr. Benidecto Fernandez practices at 2140 W 68Th St, Hialeah, FL 330161815. Office phone: 3053624979.
What is Dr. Benidecto Fernandez's NPI?
Dr. Benidecto Fernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164607016, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benidecto Fernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benidecto Fernandez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benidecto Fernandez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.