Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mario Benavidez, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Albuquerque, NM

  • NPI 1982743985
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1100 Central Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 871064930
(505) 724-6145

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 7, 2017
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #MD2008-0713

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982743985. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
674
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$73,893
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 270 147 $77
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 175 79 $116
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 127 122 $112
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 73 73 $170
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 29 17 $210

In context: peer comparison

Among 97 peers in Albuquerque Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 383. This provider delivers 1.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$39
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 1 $38.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$39

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
293
Patients
108
Total drug cost
$17,454
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Furosemide Generic 57 20 $573
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 38 17 $860
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 29 0 $518
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 23 12 $269
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 22 0 $415
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 21 12 $13,961
Prednisone Generic 19 19 $45
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 15 15 $37
Spironolactone Generic 15 0 $84
Finasteride Generic 14 0 $138

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Mario Benavidez's medical specialty?
Dr. Mario Benavidez practices Internal Medicine Physician in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. Mario Benavidez practice?
Dr. Mario Benavidez practices at 1100 Central Ave Se, Albuquerque, NM 871064930. Office phone: 5057246145.
What is Dr. Mario Benavidez's NPI?
Dr. Mario Benavidez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982743985, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mario Benavidez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mario Benavidez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mario Benavidez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.