Quick answers
- Does Benjamin F. Villarreal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin F. Villarreal 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 Benjamin F. Villarreal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 156 Original Medicare patients and 262 services for Benjamin F. Villarreal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Benjamin F. Villarreal's NPI number?
- 1841722774. 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 Benjamin F. Villarreal, 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 | 156 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 262 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)108 services
- Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th (G0316)102 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)40 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%
- Ischemic heart disease61%
- Heart failure53%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
- Arthritis47%
Hospitals where Benjamin F. Villarreal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benjamin F. Villarreal 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.
- Ellis HospitalSchenectady, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330153
- Samaritan HospitalTroy, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330180
- St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330057
Practice locations
Addresses where Benjamin F. Villarreal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 315 S Manning BlvdAlbany, NY 12208 (518) 525‑1386
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin F. Villarreal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Peters Hospital of the City of Albany271 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Albany
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Peters Hospital of the City of Albany
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841722774 |
| 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