BENITO CARRERA LEAL MD – NPI #1467595405
Obstetrics & Gynecology
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
BENITO CARRERA LEAL is a physician located in SAN ANTONIO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1467595405 to BENITO CARRERA LEAL on February 15, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207V00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Aug 23, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BENITO CARRERA LEAL below.
NPI Profile for
BENITO CARRERA LEAL
(more than 19 years ago)
SUITE #201
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258-3992 Phone: (512) 797-1818 Fax: (210) 545-3455
1 Other location(s):
Austin, TX 78745-1193
Phone: (512) 919-4248
SUITE 502-191
AUSTIN, TX 78735-8400 Phone: (512) 296-2160 Fax: (512) 296-2160
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Identifiers for BENITO CARRERA LEAL
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | TX | 100540704 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207V00000X - Obstetrics & Gynecology (Primary) |
TX | K6819 |
| 174400000X - Specialist |
TX | K6819 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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