Summary

With 48 years in family medicine, Dr. Luis Benavides treats chronic kidney disease, chronic kidney disease stage 5, and type 2 diabetes mellitus, and performs physical therapy, strength training, and speech therapy. Dr. Benavides is affiliated with Doctors Hospital of Laredo and completed a residency at Christus Health System. He sees patients in Laredo, Texas, and speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 48 years of experience
  • 57 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Christus Health System
  • 13 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Luis Benavides

7215 McPherson RdLaredo, TX 78041

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Laredo , TXCypress , TXMcKinney , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med Med School: Atlantic University School of Medicine Med School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Luis Benavides

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - PPO
  • CalOptima
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • Home State Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Priority Health
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Prominence Health Plan - HMO
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicare
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Luis Benavides has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Luis Benavides has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Allergy
  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

Luis Benavides holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Christus Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 1978.

NPI Number

Luis Benavides' NPI number is 1780656686.

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Luis Benavides speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Luis Benavides affiliated with?
Luis Benavides is affiliated with Doctors Hospital Of Laredo.

Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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