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Dr. Joseph F Bender , DPM

Podiatrist • Mcallen, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Bender, DPM is a certified Podiatrist practicing in Mcallen, TX. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine in 1989, Dr. Bender delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 812 LINDBERG AVE.

Dr. Bender is affiliated with Joseph M Caporusso Dpm Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, removal of fingernails or toenails. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

812 Lindberg Ave

Mcallen, TX 785012930

Telephone 9569719107
Fax 9569719109
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Joseph M Caporusso Dpm Pa Facility NPI 1255401196

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Podiatrist in Mcallen, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +12.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.1 Yrs
State Avg: 23.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Mcallen, TX (627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
57.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bender (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Mcallen Specialty Average (24.1 Years) 24.1 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
521 49 $141.00 $74.92
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
343 30 $77.06 $47.27
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails
255 119 $85.00 $42.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
169 80 $96.05 $53.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
164 60 $170.63 $86.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
116 37 $169.65 $62.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
105 42 $95.29 $33.46
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails
94 45 $85.00 $22.56
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views
75 24 $65.00 $16.72
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths
73 49 $151.41 $77.52
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
37 35 $271.80 $124.10
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth
30 29 $134.00 $66.78
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less
27 19 $235.37 $55.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
27 27 $320.00 $160.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
27 27 $211.78 $106.32
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes
22 21 $198.00 $79.02
11055 Removal of single thickened skin growth
19 12 $134.00 $14.17
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails
17 13 $63.00 $31.15
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails
15 11 $63.00 $13.57
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
12 12 $400.00 $164.51

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-06-12
Podiatrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 213E00000X

State License TX 1235

A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
120654203 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicaid Dme Group
157919501 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicaid Group
018805401 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Joseph M Caporusso Dpm Pa

812 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen, TX 785012930

Phone: 9569719107

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1023014917

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

NPI 1114922697

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Luis Caporusso , DPM

Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery

NPI 1255078085

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Amory Baker , DPM

Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery

NPI 1487033502

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Joseph Caporusso , DPM PA

Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery

NPI 1528062213

DPMPA

Dr. Oscar Corral , DPM

Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery

NPI 1609869486

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 05, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 05, 2015

Registered at 812 LINDBERG AVE, MCALLEN, TX 785012930 (Tel: 9569719107)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 05, 2015

Registered at 812 LINDBERG AVE, MCALLEN, TX 785012930 (Tel: 9569719107)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 05, 2015

Recorded as JOSEPH BENDER, DPM

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 05, 2015

Podiatrist (License #1235 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 10, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265436828
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 10, 2005
Last Update: June 12, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

812 Lindberg Ave

Mcallen, TX 785012930

Phone: 9569719107

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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