Quick answers
- Does Benigno F. Decena Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benigno F. Decena Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Benigno F. Decena Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 706 Original Medicare patients and 4,041 services for Benigno F. Decena Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Benigno F. Decena Iii's NPI number?
- 1023011269. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Benigno F. Decena Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 706 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,041 |
| Different services or procedures | 83 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)803 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)724 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)312 services
- Programming of dual lead pacemaker system (93280)197 services
- Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days (93297)159 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Atrial fibrillation69%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
Hospitals where Benigno F. Decena Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benigno F. Decena Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Northwest Medical CenterTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030085
- Oro Valley HospitalOro Valley, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030114
- Tucson Medical CenterTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030006
Practice locations
Addresses where Benigno F. Decena Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4475 S I 19 Frontage Rd, Suite 125Green Valley, AZ 85614 (520) 838‑3540
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benigno F. Decena Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pima Heart Physicians PC65 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other cardiac electrophysiologists in Green Valley
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Green Valley, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pima Heart Physicians PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023011269 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians