Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Jose Benamu, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Corpus Christi, TX
- NPI 1760481873
- Accepts Medicare
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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13725 Northwest Blvd, Ste 120
Corpus Christi, TX 784105127
(361) 387-9413
fax (361) 387-9616
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 27, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #K1358
- Medicaid (2)
- TX #096267204 · TX #096267201
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1760481873. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
162
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$8,043
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 86 | 44 | $87 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 76 | 43 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 27 peers in Corpus Christi Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 185. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
8,162
Patients
2,506
Total drug cost
$125,592
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 1,359 | 403 | $16,403 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 899 | 268 | $5,195 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 781 | 230 | $7,046 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 749 | 231 | $14,402 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 727 | 225 | $9,233 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 696 | 208 | $17,056 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 483 | 152 | $11,635 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 461 | 130 | $6,569 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 351 | 126 | $8,914 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 332 | 104 | $5,852 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Jose Benamu's medical specialty?
Dr. Jose Benamu practices Internal Medicine Physician in Corpus Christi, TX.
Where does Dr. Jose Benamu practice?
Dr. Jose Benamu practices at 13725 Northwest Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 784105127. Office phone: 3613879413.
What is Dr. Jose Benamu's NPI?
Dr. Jose Benamu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760481873, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jose Benamu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jose Benamu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jose Benamu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.