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Active NPI 1881210367 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kassandra Nicole Pena-Benavides , OD

Optometrist • Laredo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kassandra Pena-Benavides, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Laredo, TX. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2020, Dr. Pena-Benavides delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5702 MCPHERSON RD STE 21.

Dr. Pena-Benavides is affiliated with Paul Tran Od, Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, 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

5702 Mcpherson Rd Ste 21

Laredo, TX 780416884

Telephone 9567915967
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Paul Tran Od, Pa Facility NPI 1205136678

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Laredo, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs -9.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.5 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
24 Specialists

Practicing in Laredo, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
30.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pena-Benavides (6 Years) 6 Yrs
Laredo Specialty Average (15.5 Years) 15.5 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
67 66 $170.00 $119.29
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
58 45 $95.00 $83.18
92250 Photography of the retina
57 57 $80.00 $35.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
57 45 $90.00 $52.35
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report
54 43 $145.00 $116.18
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
39 30 $45.00 $25.50
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
30 25 $65.00 $30.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
30 30 $196.63 $141.45
92134 Imaging of retina
24 19 $65.00 $35.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
21 18 $147.43 $121.14

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-02-06
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 9948TG

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Paul Tran Od, Pa

5702 Mcpherson Rd, Laredo, TX 780416884

Phone: 9567915967

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1578395141

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 06, 2024

Recorded as KASSANDRA PENA-BENAVIDES, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 06, 2024

Optometrist (License #9948TG in TX)

NPI Profile Active June 22, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 22, 2020

Registered at 5702 MCPHERSON RD STE 21, LAREDO, TX 780416884 (Tel: 9567915967)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 22, 2020

Registered at 9114 MCPHERSON RD APT 4705, LAREDO, TX 780456652 (Tel: 9567638133)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 22, 2020

Recorded as KASSANDRA PENA, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 22, 2020

Optometrist (License #9948T in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 22, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881210367
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 22, 2020
Last Update: February 06, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

9114 Mcpherson Rd Apt 4705

Laredo, TX 780456652

Phone: 9567638133

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