Quick answers
- Does Enrique F. Benavides Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Enrique F. Benavides 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 Enrique F. Benavides Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 61 services for Enrique F. Benavides Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Enrique F. Benavides Iii's NPI number?
- 1972504181. 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 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 61 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 62 |
Hospitals where Enrique F. Benavides Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Enrique F. Benavides 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.
- Laredo Medical CenterLaredo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450029
Practice locations
Addresses where Enrique F. Benavides Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1020 E Hillside RdLaredo, TX 78041 (956) 727‑7303
- 713 Northcreek DrLaredo, TX 78041
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Enrique F. Benavides Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Laredo Womens Center, P.A.3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Laredo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laredo, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Laredo Womens Center, P.A.
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 | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972504181 |
| 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