Active NPI 1053388819 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Gabriel M Benites , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Windcrest, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Gabriel Benites, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Windcrest, TX. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1994, Gabriel Benites delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5340 WALZEM RD STE 5340.

Gabriel Benites is affiliated with Wellmed Medical Group Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5340 Walzem Rd Ste 5340

Windcrest, TX 782182123

Telephone 2106538085

Fax 2105998508

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Windcrest, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +14.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.7 Yrs

State Avg: 13.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Windcrest, TX (11140 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

20.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

43.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benites (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Windcrest Specialty Average (17.7 Years) 17.7 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	145	96	$184.27	$104.04
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	50	33	$13.90	$8.65
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	29	14	$21.00	$11.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	25	$131.00	$73.19
81003 Automated urinalysis test	18	18	$4.00	$2.20

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	162	116	$187.12	$103.92
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	49	13	$0.90	$0.58
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	33	20	$21.03	$11.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	23	$132.20	$65.03
81003 Automated urinalysis test	14	13	$4.00	$2.20
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	14	13	$13.00	$8.40

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	192	93	$189.08	$104.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	52	42	$133.31	$71.38
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	25	14	$21.92	$11.81
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	20	20	$44.00	$28.38
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	14	14	$100.00	$70.25

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	143	58	$189.37	$107.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	28	$134.00	$75.69
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	30	22	$134.00	$75.87
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	25	14	$21.00	$11.73
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	16	16	$44.00	$29.94
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	16	16	$25.00	$16.47

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	127	65	$122.83	$89.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	62	$90.92	$62.03
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	46	40	$110.00	$62.25
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	27	19	$29.00	$11.75
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	25	25	$100.00	$71.07
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	23	12	$9.22	$0.58
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	23	23	$18.00	$14.82
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	17	17	$130.00	$94.67
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	12	12	$35.00	$16.22

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	230	90	$120.00	$89.23
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	44	29	$30.00	$13.61
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	41	16	$10.00	$0.52
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	35	35	$130.00	$94.73
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	34	32	$125.74	$68.85
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	34	34	$100.00	$70.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	25	$90.97	$60.66
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	22	22	$18.32	$14.65
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	18	14	$10.00	$0.12
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	16	16	$35.00	$15.90
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	14	14	$45.00	$44.10

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	205	92	$121.61	$87.94
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	49	48	$100.00	$69.82
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	42	19	$30.00	$16.68
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	32	12	$10.00	$0.58
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	28	28	$130.00	$95.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	20	$99.11	$59.79
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	27	27	$35.00	$18.79
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument	23	15	$15.00	$3.21
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	20	20	$45.00	$41.90
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	14	14	$180.00	$140.82

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	168	73	$120.00	$87.62
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	49	30	$30.00	$20.47
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument	47	24	$15.00	$3.15
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	41	14	$10.00	$0.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	29	$105.00	$59.50
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	31	21	$10.00	$0.12
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	21	21	$25.00	$14.51
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	21	21	$130.00	$93.92
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	19	19	$35.00	$23.91
81003 Automated urinalysis test	17	12	$12.00	$3.02
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	13	13	$45.00	$43.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-09-21

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License TX PA01916

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

309254601 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wellmed Medical Group Pa

517 Sw Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 782211639

Phone: 2109210322

Wellmed Medical Group Pa

6157 Nw Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 782383302

Phone: 2105231411

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Melissa Hutsen , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Family Nurse Practitioner

Michela Novelli

Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Andrea Garay , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 21, 2023

Registered at 5340 WALZEM RD STE 5340, WINDCREST, TX 782182123 (Tel: 2106538085)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 21, 2023

Registered at 5340 WALZEM RD STE 5340, WINDCREST, TX 782182123 (Tel: 2106538085)

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Updated Practice Location September 14, 2018

Registered at 600 DIVISION AVE STE E, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782141336 (Tel: 2102220333)

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NPI Profile Active October 12, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 12, 2012

Registered at 740 S ALAMO ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782053437 (Tel: 2102220333)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 12, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 830605, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782830605 (Tel: 2102422000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 12, 2012

Recorded as GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 12, 2012

Physician Assistant (License #PA01916 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1053388819

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 01, 2006

Last Update: September 21, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5340 Walzem Rd Ste 5340

Windcrest, TX 782182123

Phone: 2106538085

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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