Active NPI 1053397703 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Hernan G. Benavides , OD

Optometrist • Eufaula, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Hernan Benavides, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Eufaula, AL. With approximately 50 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1976, Dr. Benavides delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 138 E BROAD ST.

Dr. Benavides is affiliated with Eufaula Eye Associates, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

138 E Broad St

Eufaula, AL 360272024

Telephone 3346872545

Fax 3346876491

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Eufaula Eye Associates, Inc. Facility NPI 1053478701

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1976

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Eufaula, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

50 Yrs +16.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 33.5 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Eufaula, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

28.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benavides (50 Years) 50 Yrs

Eufaula Specialty Average (33.5 Years) 33.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	250	113	$130.00	$116.19
92134 Imaging of retina	71	53	$65.00	$36.14
92250 Photography of the retina	65	60	$65.00	$31.97
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	43	37	$65.00	$32.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$183.38	$150.88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	32	30	$83.00	$56.01
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	12	11	$150.00	$110.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	288	111	$130.00	$112.12
92250 Photography of the retina	77	67	$65.00	$31.04
92134 Imaging of retina	56	30	$65.00	$33.60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	45	35	$65.00	$31.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	32	26	$83.00	$54.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$185.00	$149.58
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	13	13	$150.00	$110.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	293	114	$130.00	$119.51
92250 Photography of the retina	78	67	$65.00	$32.41
92134 Imaging of retina	56	33	$65.00	$37.15
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	53	41	$65.00	$33.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	37	35	$83.00	$56.64
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	29	25	$150.00	$114.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$185.00	$155.83
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	15	15	$46.00	$41.81
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	14	$170.00	$167.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	308	142	$128.80	$121.17
92250 Photography of the retina	100	90	$64.88	$34.13
92134 Imaging of retina	68	49	$64.18	$38.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	51	40	$63.24	$33.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	42	39	$83.00	$57.29
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	36	35	$150.00	$121.40
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	25	23	$170.00	$165.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$183.91	$155.77
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	18	18	$46.56	$44.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	385	172	$105.63	$101.55
92250 Photography of the retina	122	108	$73.00	$39.78
92134 Imaging of retina	82	59	$65.00	$37.24
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	53	49	$150.00	$120.37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	53	46	$82.00	$58.72
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	50	47	$50.30	$34.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	46	46	$160.00	$156.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	23	$71.98	$69.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	532	212	$103.11	$99.93
92250 Photography of the retina	126	109	$72.94	$43.83
92134 Imaging of retina	121	83	$65.00	$37.75
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	70	60	$50.00	$32.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	61	61	$160.00	$153.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	59	53	$82.00	$57.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	29	$66.00	$65.01
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	30	30	$76.67	$62.60
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	28	28	$150.00	$121.77
92285 Photography of content of eyes	24	11	$42.00	$19.18
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	11	$14.00	$11.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	556	232	$103.00	$94.22
92134 Imaging of retina	132	92	$65.00	$36.33
92250 Photography of the retina	120	105	$73.00	$46.85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	70	60	$50.00	$31.96
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	66	64	$82.00	$54.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	62	62	$160.00	$142.92
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	55	53	$170.00	$60.10
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	48	47	$135.00	$129.60
92285 Photography of content of eyes	27	18	$42.00	$17.49
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	18	12	$140.00	$64.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	12	$66.22	$64.01
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	18	15	$14.00	$12.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	640	252	$103.00	$95.78
92134 Imaging of retina	166	110	$60.66	$36.57
92250 Photography of the retina	157	140	$74.03	$56.92
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	94	78	$49.70	$32.99
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	94	84	$82.00	$52.02
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	89	77	$170.00	$109.97
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	82	73	$142.68	$127.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	57	57	$160.00	$147.64
92285 Photography of content of eyes	33	25	$42.00	$17.29
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	20	13	$210.00	$111.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	12	$66.00	$64.35
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	19	19	$70.00	$39.71
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	18	17	$14.00	$12.72
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$116.00	$110.28

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S-387-TA-013

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

000267495A (GA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

000059471 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tricare

59471 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

51059471 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eufaula Eye Associates, Inc.

138 E Broad St, Eufaula, AL 360272024

Phone: 3346872545

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Laura Osmer , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1144553140

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 06, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 06, 2009

Registered at 138 E BROAD ST, EUFAULA, AL 360272024 (Tel: 3346872545)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 06, 2009

Registered at PO BOX 635, EUFAULA, AL 360720635 (Tel: 3346872545)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 06, 2009

Recorded as HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2009

Optometrist (License #S-387-TA-013 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 15, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1053397703

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 15, 2005

Last Update: July 06, 2009

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 635

Eufaula, AL 360720635

Phone: 3346872545

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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