Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melany Benavides, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Rio Grande City, TX

  • NPI 1942666078
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2542 Central Palm Dr Ste 207
Rio Grande City, TX 785826766
(956) 352-1344
fax (956) 437-1343

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 23, 2021
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #AP129539

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942666078. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$31
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 1 $15.43
PFIZER INC. 1 $15.41

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$31

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
327
Patients
165
Total drug cost
$6,236
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 50 25 $891
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 42 23 $621
Losartan Potassium Generic 24 13 $595
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 24 13 $824
Metformin Hcl Generic 22 13 $239
Cefdinir Generic 21 21 $439
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 20 16 $373
Montelukast Sodium Generic 18 14 $488
Omeprazole Generic 18 11 $206
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 17 0 $332

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melany Benavides's medical specialty?
Dr. Melany Benavides practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Rio Grande City, TX.
Where does Dr. Melany Benavides practice?
Dr. Melany Benavides practices at 2542 Central Palm Dr Ste 207, Rio Grande City, TX 785826766. Office phone: 9563521344.
What is Dr. Melany Benavides's NPI?
Dr. Melany Benavides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942666078, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melany Benavides accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melany Benavides accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.