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Matthew Benz, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in Bellaire, TX · enumerated 2006 · practices at Retina Consultants of Houston Pllc.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1689771545

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Matthew Benz

Credential MD

Sex Male

Practice address 4460 Bissonnet St Ste 200, Bellaire, TX, 77401

Phone (713) 524-3434

Fax (713) 524-3220

Enumeration date Sep 20, 2006

Last updated in NPPES May 14, 2026

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License L6290 (TX) Primary

207WX0107X Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License L6290 (TX) Secondary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
10040592	Other	TX	AMERIGROUP
10040592	Other	TX	AMERIVANTAGE
159634806	Medicaid	TX	-
8A3191	Other	TX	BLUE SHIELD
159634805	Medicaid	TX	-
7729492	Other	TX	AETNA

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-05-14.