Quick answers
- Does Victor Benavides-Martinez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Victor Benavides-Martinez 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 Victor Benavides-Martinez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 110 Original Medicare patients and 666 services for Victor Benavides-Martinez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Victor Benavides-Martinez's NPI number?
- 1518382613. 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 Victor Benavides-Martinez, 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 | 110 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 666 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)159 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)149 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)58 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)30 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)21 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- COPD33%
Hospitals where Victor Benavides-Martinez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Victor Benavides-Martinez 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.
- Franciscan Health Michigan CityMichigan City, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150015
- Northwest Health-La PorteLa Porte, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150006
Practice locations
Addresses where Victor Benavides-Martinez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 425 Sand Creek DrChesterton, IN 46304
- 425 Sand Creek Dr, Suite CChesterton, IN 46304
- 900 I St, Suite 2Laporte, IN 46350 (219) 872‑6566
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Victor Benavides-Martinez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Franciscan Physician Network1,170 clinicians in the group
- Chesterton Physical Therapy Inc186 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Chesterton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chesterton, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Franciscan Physician Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 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) | 1518382613 |
| 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