Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Bender, DPM

Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · McAllen, TX

  • NPI 1265436828
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
812 Lindberg Ave
McAllen, TX 785012930
(956) 971-9107
fax (956) 971-9109

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 12, 2024
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213E00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #1235
Medicaid
TX #120654203

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265436828. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,211
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$160,615
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 621 60 $77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 426 87 $88
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 250 112 $43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 165 48 $64
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 95 54 $23
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 85 55 $80
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 83 54 $55
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 83 31 $117
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 62 23 $18
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 43 42 $170

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$28
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Organogenesis Inc. 2 $27.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$28

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
508
Patients
186
Total drug cost
$69,042
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clotrimazole Generic 133 44 $6,829
Santyl (Collagenase Clostridium Hist.) Brand 75 35 $58,167
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 60 28 $508
Amoxicillin Generic 47 21 $147
Levofloxacin Generic 44 19 $247
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 37 24 $773
Ciclopirox Generic 23 15 $1,087
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 19 0 $266
Gentamicin Sulfate Generic 15 0 $660
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 14 0 $78

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Bender's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Bender practices Podiatrist in McAllen, TX.
Where does Dr. Joseph Bender practice?
Dr. Joseph Bender practices at 812 Lindberg Ave, McAllen, TX 785012930. Office phone: 9569719107.
What is Dr. Joseph Bender's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Bender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265436828, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Bender accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Bender accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Bender commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.