Charisse Benitez, APRN, FNP-C
Charisse Benitez is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Laredo, TX with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Charisse Benitez, APRN, FNP-C runs an independent family nurse practitioner practice in Laredo, TX. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1643dNPPES updated 2021-11-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.27%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Texas1.27% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
142
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
227
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
948
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $161k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$295 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Charisse Benitez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 21, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
5 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Charisse Benitez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Charisse Benitez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Laredo required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Charisse Benitez
Dr. Benitez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Laredo, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (956) 206-6114.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Charisse Benitez
Practice Location
3115 Guerra Dr, Laredo, TX 78045-8888
Mailing Address
3115 Guerra Dr, Laredo, TX 78045-8888
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