Benita Anita Hernandez, - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Lubbock, TX

Benita Anita Hernandez, is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Lubbock, Texas. She graduated from nursing school in 2020 and has 4 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Umc Physicians and her current practice location is 5022 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 762-3597.

Benita Anita Hernandez is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 1012439) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1134732407.

Contact Information

Benita Anita Hernandez,
5022 Avenue Q,
Lubbock, TX 79412-2700
(806) 762-3597
(806) 762-8816



Provider's Profile

Full NameBenita Anita Hernandez
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience4 Years
Location5022 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Benita Anita Hernandez graduated from nursing school in 2020
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134732407
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/26/2020
  • Last Update Date: 03/19/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466871090
  • Enrollment ID: I20201001001511

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benita Anita Hernandez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134732407NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
163W00000XRegistered Nurse 848911 (Texas)Secondary
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 1012439 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Umc Physicians9830003631114

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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. Benita Anita Hernandez allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUmc Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669418547
PECOS PAC ID: 9830003631
Enrollment ID: O20040406001716

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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. Benita Anita Hernandez 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
Benita Anita Hernandez,
5219 City Bank Pkwy Ste 35,
Lubbock, TX 79407-3545

Ph: (806) 761-0333
Benita Anita Hernandez,
5022 Avenue Q,
Lubbock, TX 79412-2700

Ph: (806) 762-3597

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 806-771-1386    Fax: 806-771-1388
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3502 9th St Ste 440, Lubbock, TX 79415
Phone: 806-761-0535    Fax: 806-761-0534
Emily Flathouse, FNP
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7301 Milwaukee Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79424
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Malory Shanks, FNP-C
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6104 Avenue Q South Dr, Lubbock, TX 79412
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3506 21st St Ste 507, Lubbock, TX 79410
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Renee Naomi Livesay, FNP
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 8504 Kenosha Dr, Lubbock, TX 79423
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