2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1366129454 NP
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DULCE BENAVIDES, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in EDINBURG, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
48
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: DULCE BENAVIDES, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in EDINBURG, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 48 claims across 35 beneficiaries .

What stands out: DULCE BENAVIDES, NP filed 48 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EDINBURG, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DULCE BENAVIDES, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2023

NPI 1366129454

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

48 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

1. Gerontology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DULCE BENAVIDES, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in EDINBURG, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1366129454. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DULCE BENAVIDES, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 1102 W TRENTON RD, EDINBURG, TX, 78539, with a listed phone of (956) 388-6000. NPI 1366129454 was issued on 06/29/2023. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENAVIDES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 48 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $524 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1102 W TRENTON RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539

Provider Details

NPI 1366129454
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/29/2023

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DULCE BENAVIDES, NP. To verify DULCE BENAVIDES, NP's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

48
Total Claims
$524
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
48
Total Day Supply
389
Generic Drug Cost
$481
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.82

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How DULCE BENAVIDES, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

DULCE BENAVIDES, NP's 48 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BENAVIDES.

Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DULCE BENAVIDES, NP's specialty?
DULCE BENAVIDES, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in EDINBURG, Texas. Credentials: NP.
How much does DULCE BENAVIDES, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DULCE BENAVIDES, NP wrote 48 Medicare Part D claims totaling $524 in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
Where is DULCE BENAVIDES, NP located?
DULCE BENAVIDES, NP is located at 1102 W TRENTON RD, EDINBURG, TX, 78539. Phone: (956) 388-6000.
What is DULCE BENAVIDES, NP's NPI number?
DULCE BENAVIDES, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366129454, issued on 06/29/2023.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does DULCE BENAVIDES, NP accept Medicare?
DULCE BENAVIDES, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 48 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DULCE BENAVIDES, NP's credentials?
DULCE BENAVIDES, NP's NPI is 1366129454 with credentials NP. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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