Jorge Fernando Cruz Benitez, MD - Medicare Pathology in San Antonio, TX

Jorge Fernando Cruz Benitez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Pathology Associates Of San Antonio, L.l.p. and his current practice location is 9600 Datapoint Dr, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 892-3700.

Jorge Fernando Cruz Benitez is licensed to practice in Texas (license number R4206) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1043598287.

Contact Information

Jorge Fernando Cruz Benitez, MD
9600 Datapoint Dr,
San Antonio, TX 78229-2028
(210) 892-3700
(210) 614-4636

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJorge Fernando Cruz Benitez
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience15 Years
Location9600 Datapoint Dr, San Antonio, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Jorge Fernando Cruz Benitez graduated from medical school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043598287
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/21/2011
  • Last Update Date: 10/10/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173885480
  • Enrollment ID: I20180327001203

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jorge Fernando Cruz Benitez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043598287NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology R4206 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Doctors Hospital Of LaredoLaredo, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pathology Associates Of San Antonio, L.l.p.064825215519

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Jorge Fernando Cruz Benitez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePathology Associates Of San Antonio, L.l.p.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407844848
PECOS PAC ID: 0648252155
Enrollment ID: O20040607000900
Entity NameMethodist Pathology Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508824806
PECOS PAC ID: 4082625173
Enrollment ID: O20060607000075

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Jorge Fernando Cruz Benitez is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Jorge Fernando Cruz Benitez, MD
5 Constitution Plz, Apartment 514, Spectra Apartments,
Hartford, CT 06103-1818

Ph: (409) 996-1359
Jorge Fernando Cruz Benitez, MD
9600 Datapoint Dr,
San Antonio, TX 78229-2028

Ph: (210) 892-3700

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