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GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C

Physician Assistant in WINDCREST, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$192.99
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C filed 5,169 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in WINDCREST, Texas, prescribing 91% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$192.99
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

5,169 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/01/2006

NPI 1053388819

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,169 554% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Physician Assistant share within Texas

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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).

GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 5340 WALZEM RD STE 5340, WINDCREST, TX, 78218, with a listed phone of (210) 653-8085. NPI 1053388819 was issued on 03/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENITES 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 5,169 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $453K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

5340 WALZEM RD STE 5340
WINDCREST, TX 78218

Provider Details

NPI 1053388819
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/01/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

WELLMED MEDICAL GROUP PA
SAN ANTONIO, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$193

Largest payer

ViiV Healthcare Company

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

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 GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C. To verify GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 5,169 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

5,169
Total Claims
$453K
Total Drug Cost
1,128
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,294
Total Day Supply
286,388
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$384K
Generic Drug Cost
$67K
Opioid Claims
162 (3.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
424

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.11
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 203, 65-74: 493, 75-84: 339, 85+: 93

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Montelukast Sodium
436
Atorvastatin Calcium
204
Ibuprofen
198
Lisinopril
197
Metformin Hcl
188
Tramadol Hcl
136
Losartan Potassium
132
Amlodipine Besylate
131
Levothyroxine Sodium
129
Azithromycin
126

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C's 5,169 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Texas

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C's specialty?
GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in WINDCREST, Texas. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C wrote 5,169 Medicare Part D claims totaling $453K in drug costs for 1,128 beneficiaries.
Where is GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C located?
GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C is located at 5340 WALZEM RD STE 5340, WINDCREST, TX, 78218. Phone: (210) 653-8085.
What is GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C's NPI number?
GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053388819, issued on 03/01/2006.
Does GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $384K in brand drug costs.
Does GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C had 162 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C accept Medicare?
GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,169 Part D claims and 1,128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C's credentials?
GABRIEL BENITES, PA-C's NPI is 1053388819 with credentials PA-C. 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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