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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Enrique F. Benavides Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Laredo, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Enrique F. Benavides Jr., MD is an OB-GYN at 1020 E Hillside Rd, Laredo, TX 78041. Phone: (956) 727-7303. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Enrique F. Benavides Jr. had 62 Original Medicare patients and 189 services. NPI 1730172388. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Enrique F. Benavides Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Enrique F. Benavides Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Enrique F. Benavides Jr. 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 Enrique F. Benavides Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 62 Original Medicare patients and 189 services for Enrique F. Benavides Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Enrique F. Benavides Jr.'s NPI number?
1730172388. 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 Enrique F. Benavides Jr., 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 patients62
Services billed to Medicare189
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)121 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)20 services
  3. Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)16 services
  4. Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Q0091)14 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure52%
  • Arthritis35%
  • Anxiety32%
  • Osteoporosis31%
  • Diabetes23%

Hospitals where Enrique F. Benavides Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Enrique F. Benavides Jr. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Enrique F. Benavides Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Enrique F. Benavides Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Laredo Womens Center, P.A.3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other OB-GYNs in Laredo

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laredo, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Laredo Womens Center, P.A.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1974 (52 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1730172388
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians