Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospitalist Physician · Cape Girardeau, MO
- NPI 1538315114
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 4 locations .
- Primary practice
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Mercy Hospital Southeast, 1701 Lacet St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 344-4822 - Additional location
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801 5Th St
Sioux City, IA 511011326
(712) 279-2010
fax (712) 279-2034 - Additional location
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933 E Pierce St
Council Bluffs, IA 515034626
(712) 396-4360
fax (712) 396-7069 - Additional location
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25 Ac10 Villas de Loiza
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 782-8496 - Mailing address
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12205 S 78Th St
Papillion, NE 680464787
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Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 4, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Iowa #MD-44898
- Medicaid (3)
- IA #10026327300 · NE #10026327300 · IA #1538315114
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538315114. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
675
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$69,053
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 284 | 103 | $73 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 170 | 165 | $162 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 119 | 110 | $75 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 52 | 29 | $111 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 50 | 50 | $121 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 19 peers in this city , average services per provider: 193. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
97
Patients
34
Total drug cost
$7,899
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 28 | 17 | $133 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 19 | 17 | $77 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 13 | 0 | $64 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 13 | 0 | $173 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $337 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $7,115 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez's medical specialty?
Dr. Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez practices Internal Medicine Physician in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Where does Dr. Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez practice?
Dr. Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez practices at Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Office phone: 5733444822.
What is Dr. Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez's NPI?
Dr. Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538315114, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benigno Cartagena-Hernandez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.