Quick answers
- Does Kristin Benavidez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristin Benavidez 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 Kristin Benavidez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 123 Original Medicare patients and 345 services for Kristin Benavidez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristin Benavidez's NPI number?
- 1689268450. 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 Kristin Benavidez, 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 | 123 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 345 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)138 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)115 services
- Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit (G0438)19 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes36%
- Depression24%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Hospitals where Kristin Benavidez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristin Benavidez 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.
- Plains Regional Medical CenterClovis, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320022
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristin Benavidez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1016 E Rooselvelt AveGrants, NM 87020 (505) 287‑4446
- 2100 M L K Jr Blvd, Plains Regional Med CtrClovis, NM 88101 (575) 546‑5800
- 2200 W 21st StClovis, NM 88101 (505) 769‑7577
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristin Benavidez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services1,395 clinicians in the group
- Fedko Emergency Physicians New Mexico, LLC54 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Grants
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grants, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689268450 |
| 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