# Richard A Bender, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/richard-bender-md-1255412664
NPI: 1255412664
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Richard A Bender, MD is a medical oncology based in Mission Viejo, CA practicing at The Oncology Institute Ca, A Professional Corporation with NPI 1255412664.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Medical Oncology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UN OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1970
- NPI: 1255412664 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1255412664))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: The Oncology Institute Ca, A Professional Corporation
- Address: 26732 Crown Valley Pkwy, Suite 271, Mission Viejo, CA, 926918520
- Phone: (949) 427-7933
- Group practice size: 110 members

## Insurance accepted (6 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 8 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 7 plans
- [Molina Healthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/molina-healthcare) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Richard A Bender, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1255412664).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 12 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $274.

Largest disclosed payer: SOBI, INC ($60 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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