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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Mercy Hospital Southeast, 1701 Lacet St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 344-4822
Additional location
801 5Th St
Sioux City, IA 511011326
(712) 279-2010
fax (712) 279-2034
Additional location
933 E Pierce St
Council Bluffs, IA 515034626
(712) 396-4360
fax (712) 396-7069
Show 1 more location
Additional location
25 Ac10 Villas de Loiza
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 782-8496
Mailing address
12205 S 78Th St
Papillion, NE 680464787

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.