Bennie Chavez, - Medicare Family Practice in Amarillo, TX

Bennie Chavez, is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Amarillo, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Regence Health Network Inc and his current practice location is 3113 Ross St, Amarillo, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 374-7341.

Bennie Chavez is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J6089) 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 1114925443.

Contact Information

Bennie Chavez,
3113 Ross St,
Amarillo, TX 79103-2700
(806) 374-7341
(806) 322-0533



Physician's Profile

Full NameBennie Chavez
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience35 Years
Location3113 Ross St, Amarillo, 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:
  • Bennie Chavez attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114925443
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/02/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294636940
  • Enrollment ID: I20040116000170

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bennie Chavez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114925443NPI-NPPES
F01241OtherTXUPIN
P00060898OtherTXRAILROAD MEDICARE
8B2862OtherTXMEDICARE ID/UNSPECIFIED

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine J6089 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwest Texas HospitalAmarillo, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regence Health Network Inc569868255721

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameRegence Health Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083613640
PECOS PAC ID: 5698682557
Enrollment ID: O20040105000813

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Bennie Chavez,
3113 Ross St,
Amarillo, TX 79103-2700

Ph: (806) 374-7341
Bennie Chavez,
3113 Ross St,
Amarillo, TX 79103-2700

Ph: (806) 374-7341

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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Brian Gillette, MHS, PA-C
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. Wesley Scott Nickens, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2701 S Georgia St, Amarillo, TX 79109
Phone: 806-350-8980    Fax: 806-350-7573
Genkai Jason Huang,
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2701 S Georgia St, Amarillo, TX 79109
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Gary J Hilton, MD
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