Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Marc Benevides, MD
Urology Physician · Cary, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Benevides from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Benevides
Dr. Marc Benevides is an urology physician in Cary, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Benevides performed 6,276 Medicare services across 3,454 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Benevides received a total of $8,639 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 419 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Benevides is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in NC
$8,639 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,276
Medicare services
Top 12% in NC for urology physician
3,454
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~314 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,851 | $0 | $10 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
899 | $3 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
867 | $5 | $19 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
675 | $57 | $125 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 592 | $18 | $68 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
316 | $83 | $210 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
127 | $107 | $310 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
124 | $15 | $51 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 113 | $131 | $634 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
94 | $16 | $35 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
85 | $169 | $479 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
69 | $25 | $96 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
61 | $24 | $88 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
52 | $11 | $59 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
42 | $49 | $219 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 40 | $2 | $5 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
38 | $105 | $279 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
35 | $70 | $178 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
34 | $7 | $35 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
31 | $176 | $723 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
23 | $186 | $895 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
20 | $18 | $52 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
20 | $36 | $75 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
17 | $5 | $19 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
15 | $75 | $250 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
14 | $45 | $199 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
11 | $439 | $2,111 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
11 | $138 | $250 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,639
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,234/year across 7 years
Top 21% in NC for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
419
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,310 (96.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$329 (3.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,311
2023
$1,446
2022
$1,500
2021
$1,014
2020
$455
2019
$1,307
2018
$1,606
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$444
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$312
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$151
Endo USA, Inc.
$117
PFIZER INC.
$70
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$48
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$28
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$25
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 69.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$1,968
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,316
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$802
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$552
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$454
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$289
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$287
PFIZER INC.
$265
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$242
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$241
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$238
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$174
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$128
NeoTract Inc.
$119
Endo USA, Inc.
$117
Terumo Medical Corporation
$113
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$110
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$107
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$100
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$90
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$82
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$69
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$66
Zyla Life Sciences
$62
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$57
Boston Scientific Corporation
$56
Olympus America Inc.
$54
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
AbbVie, Inc.
$43
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Tolmar, Inc.
$40
Egalet US Inc
$39
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$32
Mission Pharmacal Company
$26
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$25
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$24
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Allergan, Inc.
$17
Hollister Incorporated
$17
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$16
RGH Enterprises, Inc.
$13
DENTSPLY IH AB
$13
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 47.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABIRATERONE ACETATE · ADSTILADRIN · ADTHYZA · AVEED · Androgel · AquaBeam Robotic System · BOTOX · BRACANALYSIS CDX · BRACAnalysis CDx · CAMCEVI · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · HYDROPEARL · Infyna Chic · JATENZO · JELMYTO · LoFric · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Otrexup · PLUVICTO · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · REZUM · SEGLENTIS · SPRIX · SUTENT · Seglentis · Stendra · TOVIAZ · Uribel · UroLift · VESICARE · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · YONSA · ZYTIGA · iTIND System · rezum Generator
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
82
Per 100K population
7.1
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITAL
2.4 mi
2.4 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Benevides is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Benevides experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Benevides performed 1,851 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Benevides receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Benevides received a total of $8,639 from 46 companies across 419 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Benevides's costs compare to other urology physicians in Cary?
Dr. Benevides's average Medicare payment per service is $26. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Benevides) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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