Active NPI 1356360101 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Melissa Benavides , PA

Physician Assistant • Carrollton, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Melissa Benavides, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Carrollton, TX. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2003, Melissa Benavides delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3020 E HEBRON PKWY STE 100.

Melissa Benavides is affiliated with Texas Health Physicians Group and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3020 E Hebron Pkwy Ste 100

Carrollton, TX 750104457

Telephone 9724922776

Fax 9729390971

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Carrollton, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +12.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.4 Yrs

State Avg: 13.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

40 Specialists

Practicing in Carrollton, TX (11140 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

12.5% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

53.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benavides (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Carrollton Specialty Average (10.4 Years) 10.4 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	174	118	$323.00	$103.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	143	101	$218.00	$73.08
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	42	41	$18.00	$13.08
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	38	38	$339.00	$105.03
81003 Automated urinalysis test	37	30	$10.00	$2.15
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	27	26	$65.00	$11.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	21	$131.00	$45.73
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	22	22	$60.00	$31.03
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	22	22	$94.00	$81.82
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	15	15	$60.00	$31.03
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	15	15	$397.00	$291.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	192	130	$218.00	$72.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	141	102	$323.00	$102.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	42	34	$131.00	$45.96
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	38	38	$339.00	$105.05
81003 Automated urinalysis test	29	21	$10.00	$2.20
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	26	25	$53.00	$15.58
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	26	26	$84.24	$33.29
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	20	20	$60.00	$29.51
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	20	20	$65.00	$11.80
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	20	20	$90.00	$68.33
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza	14	12	$133.62	$51.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	164	117	$218.00	$73.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	103	$323.00	$105.76
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	46	46	$339.00	$107.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	44	39	$131.00	$45.91
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	29	29	$65.00	$11.73
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	27	27	$60.00	$28.38
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	26	26	$90.00	$68.54
81003 Automated urinalysis test	25	21	$10.00	$2.21
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	19	16	$53.00	$16.29
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	18	17	$84.24	$42.18
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	14	14	$397.00	$278.66
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	12	12	$60.00	$28.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	173	119	$218.00	$75.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	110	97	$323.00	$107.30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	46	39	$131.00	$46.19
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	37	36	$65.00	$12.19
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	31	31	$339.00	$109.62
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	23	23	$60.00	$16.46
81003 Automated urinalysis test	22	18	$10.00	$2.25
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	22	22	$90.00	$65.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$325.00	$92.82
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	14	14	$60.00	$16.47
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	13	11	$53.00	$16.53

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	131	106	$323.00	$90.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	101	80	$131.00	$37.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	70	$218.00	$62.02
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	33	33	$65.00	$14.03
81003 Automated urinalysis test	32	26	$10.00	$2.23
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	25	25	$53.00	$16.32
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	25	25	$60.00	$16.16
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	23	21	$60.00	$16.15
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	22	22	$339.00	$95.53
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	18	17	$90.00	$59.63
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$224.00	$62.91
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	13	13	$204.00	$117.46
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	12	12	$429.00	$228.49

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	187	143	$323.00	$89.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	154	118	$218.00	$61.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	137	96	$131.00	$37.15
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	56	14	$0.35	$0.11
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	46	23	$53.00	$16.22
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	45	45	$65.00	$14.00
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	45	39	$53.00	$16.20
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	44	43	$60.00	$15.54
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	31	30	$60.00	$15.90
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	30	30	$90.00	$54.72
81003 Automated urinalysis test	27	25	$10.00	$2.44
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	26	23	$73.00	$13.76
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	24	24	$339.00	$96.34
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	24	23	$204.00	$110.87
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	20	20	$429.00	$197.47

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	249	167	$323.00	$88.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	168	135	$218.00	$59.95
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	59	27	$53.00	$16.22
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	49	48	$60.00	$19.51
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	39	39	$429.00	$196.94
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	39	39	$65.00	$13.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	35	$131.00	$35.78
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	26	25	$60.00	$19.51
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	24	24	$90.00	$52.12
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	21	19	$53.00	$16.20
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	14	14	$73.00	$16.71
81003 Automated urinalysis test	14	13	$10.00	$2.71
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$224.00	$61.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	235	176	$194.17	$59.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	219	154	$289.44	$87.54
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	108	25	$31.44	$0.66
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	45	43	$63.22	$13.75
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	44	21	$51.30	$16.11
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	40	34	$61.45	$20.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	19	$106.92	$35.25
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$211.67	$60.90

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License TX PA04048

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Texas Health Physicians Group

8440 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 752313825

Phone: 2143455999

Texas Health Physicians Group

1600 Hospital Pkwy, Bedford, TX 760226913

Phone: 8176842708

Texas Health Physicians Group

251 Westpark Way, Euless, TX 760403707

Phone: 2145702319

Texas Health Physicians Group

3020 E Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 750104457

Phone: 9724922776

Texas Health Physicians Group

4333 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 750104620

Phone: 9723944500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Natalia Gutierrez , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1538371935

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jose Burbano De Lara , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1689604647

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 December 06, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 06, 2012

Registered at 3020 E HEBRON PKWY STE 100, CARROLLTON, TX 750104457 (Tel: 9724922776)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 06, 2012

Registered at 3020 E HEBRON PKWY STE 100, CARROLLTON, TX 750104457 (Tel: 9724922776)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 06, 2012

Recorded as MELISSA BENAVIDES, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 06, 2012

Physician Assistant (License #PA04048 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1356360101

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 19, 2006

Last Update: December 06, 2012

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3020 E Hebron Pkwy Ste 100

Carrollton, TX 750104457

Phone: 9724922776

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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