Emma Ester Bendana, M.D.
Emma Ester Bendana is an Urology specialist based in Las Cruces, NM with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Emma Ester Bendana, M.D. has been part of the Las Cruces medical community since 2008 in group practice. She graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 2008 and has 18+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Federal MIPS score higher than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2545 S Don Roser Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011-9107
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 87% of doctors in New Mexico on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.75/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.2 pts)
Better than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in New MexicoHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.34%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New Mexico1.34% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.3%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New MexicoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,015
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
702
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,020
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $238k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
34 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Emma Ester Bendana's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
Albany Medical College
18 years in practice
Experienced
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 2008)
Virtual Urology Care With Emma Ester Bendana
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Emma Ester Bendana for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Las Cruces 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 Emma Ester Bendana
NPI records show Dr. Bendana as active with telehealth listed in Las Cruces, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (575) 522-7880.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2545 S Don Roser Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011-9107
Mailing Address
2545 S Don Roser Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011-9107
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