DONALD BECKSTEAD
NPI 1225080526
Family Medicine in Altoona, PA

Active since May 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
46.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE F2, ALTOONA, PA 16601(814) 889-2701 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Donald Beckstead NPPES

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

DONALD BECKSTEAD (NPI 1225080526) is an individual family medicine provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD034560E) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225080526
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDONALD BECKSTEAD
Location Address501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE F2Altoona, PA 16601-4882
Mailing Address501 Howard Ave, Suite F2Altoona, PA 16601-4882
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 2021
NPI 1225080526 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in PA · MD034560E
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

501 HOWARD AVE, Altoona, PA 16601

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Donald Beckstead is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1759386535
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100315000209
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
45 services14 patients
Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Roaring Spring, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390062
Location105 Nason DriveRoaring Spring, PA 16673 · Blair County
Emergency services

Upmc Altoona

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390073
Location620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · Blair County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16601 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

46.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality17.39
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.45

Reported Quality Measures

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
90%21 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Emergency Medicine
501 HOWARD AVE, F2
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Pharmacist
501 HOWARD AVE, BLDG G
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE D204
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Physician Assistant
501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE B204
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Audiologist
501 HOWARD AVE, D203
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Counselor (Mental Health)
501 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Family Medicine
501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE F2
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Obstetrics & Gynecology
501 HOWARD AVE, ALLEGHENY FAMILY PHYSICIANS
ALTOONA, PA 16601

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 Donald Beckstead's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Beckstead is 1225080526. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Where is Donald Beckstead located?

Donald Beckstead practices at 501 Howard Ave Suite F2, Altoona, PA 16601. The listed phone number is (814) 889-2701.

What is Donald Beckstead's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Donald Beckstead enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Beckstead is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Donald Beckstead affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Donald Beckstead is affiliated with Conemaugh Nason Medical Center and Upmc Altoona.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Beckstead was last updated on March 25, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.