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DR. LYN M BEHNKE DNP
NPI 1215943352
Nurse Practitioner in Tawas City, MI

Active since July 31, 2006PECOS Enrolled
808 W LAKE ST, TAWAS CITY, MI 48763(989) 254-2131(989) 305-6342 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Sep 2, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Lyn M Behnke Dnp NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. LYN M BEHNKE DNP (NPI 1215943352) is an individual nurse practitioner in Tawas City, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4704123071) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Hale.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215943352
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LYN M BEHNKECredential: DNP
Location Address808 W LAKE STTawas City, MI 48763-9301
Mailing Address808 W Lake StTawas City, MI 48763-9301 · (989) 254-2131 · Fax (989) 305-6342
Phone(989) 254-2131
Fax(989) 305-6342
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1215943352 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4704123071
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License 4704123071 (MI), 33828.1323 (WY)
808 W LAKE ST, Tawas City, MI 48763
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13190 NORTHRIDGE DRIVEHALE, MI 48739-9276 · Phone (989) 728-6000 · Fax (989) 728-6003

Other Identifiers 1

Other4704123071MI · License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Priority Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Lyn M Behnke Dnp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Lyn Behnke reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Sterling Area Health Center
16 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
436 W MAIN ST
Hale, MI 48739
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 36 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255712873 (989) 728-2800

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48763 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lyn Behnke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lyn Behnke is 1215943352. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2006.

Where is Lyn Behnke located?

Lyn Behnke practices at 808 W Lake St, Tawas City, MI 48763. The listed phone number is (989) 254-2131.

What is Lyn Behnke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Lyn Behnke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lyn Behnke is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Lyn Behnke's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lyn Behnke reassigns Medicare benefits to Sterling Area Health Center (Hale, MI). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lyn Behnke's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lyn Behnke accept?

Health plans from Priority Health list Lyn Behnke as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lyn Behnke was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.