NPI age
19 years
Enumerated 2006-09-20
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
Matthew Benz, MD
Benz is 1 of 340 ophthalmology providers in Houston and 1 of 2155 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Ophthalmology
Plus 1 subspecialty
Licensed in
TX
1 state
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2017-03-29
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
No
May be part of a larger org
How this provider compares
Across 2155 active ophthalmology providers in Texas.
NPI age
19 years
≈ at median (19 yr)
State licenses
1 state
9% of peers hold multiple states
Subspecialties
1
In the 31% of peers with subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2006 → 2026
2006-09Enumerated in NPPES
2006
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
6560 Fannin St, Ste 750
Houston, TX 770302727
Mailing address
6560 Fannin St, Ste 750
Houston, TX 770302727
Specialties
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Ophthalmology PrimaryAn ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual...
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OphthalmologyAn ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01 (TX) | 10040592 | AMERIGROUP |
| 01 (TX) | 10040592 | AMERIVANTAGE |
| 05 (TX) | 159634806 | |
| 01 (TX) | 8A3191 | BLUE SHIELD |
| 05 (TX) | 159634805 | |
| 01 (TX) | 7729492 | AETNA |
Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 247 other active providers share this practice address in NPPES.
Recently enumerated nearby: 2 new ophthalmology providers have been added in Houston in the last 180 days.
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