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Daniel A. Benito
Gainesville, FL 32608
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Benito
See which plans Dr. Benito accepts
We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Florida, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Benito is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 32608, FL — the Otolaryngology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.
Compare Medicare Plans near 32608, FL →Or call the office at (352) 265-8990 to confirm acceptance directly.
What Dr. Benito Does
Dr. Benito served 768 Medicare patients across 812 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 35% below the average Otolaryngology in Florida (1,191 patients across 518 doctors).
| Procedure | Services | Medicare Patients |
|---|---|---|
| New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204) | 179 | 179 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (99203) | 113 | 113 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213) | 103 | 89 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214) | 92 | 78 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231) | 88 | 83 |
How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Benito billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Benito is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Uf Health Shands Hospital
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital
Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness
Dr. Benito practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Benito offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.
Address: 2001 SW 13TH ST, Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 265-8990
Practice Accessibility
Average commute time in this zip · 77% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.
Telehealth Readiness
Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.
Other Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors near 32608, FL
If Dr. Benito isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest ear nose and throat doctors near 32608, FL:
| Doctor | Specialty | Medicare Patients / yr | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Conrad | Otolaryngology | 414 | 2.6 mi |
| Brian G. Kerr | Otolaryngology | 1.2K | 3.3 mi |
| Daniel J. Hall | Otolaryngology | 943 | 3.3 mi |
| Ann L. Glowasky | Otolaryngology | 29 | 3.3 mi |
| Jeffrey M. Phillips | Otolaryngology | 1.0K | 3.3 mi |
| Rex S. Haberman | Otolaryngology | 595 | 3.5 mi |
How to Use This Information
Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Benito takes three steps:
- Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 32608, FL →
- Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Benito's office at (352) 265-8990 to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
- Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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About the Reviewer
Wes Ward
Founder & Data Lead
Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.
With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.
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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology → • Privacy policy
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