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BRANDON BEHRENS M.D.
NPI 1275951212
Surgery in Albuquerque, NM

Active since April 06, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
MSC 10-6000 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(505) 272-6487 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 2, 2025, Nov 17, 2023, Oct 17, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Brandon Behrens M.d. NPPES

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

BRANDON BEHRENS M.D. (NPI 1275951212) is an individual surgery provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2021-0969) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unm Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275951212
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameBRANDON BEHRENSCredential: M.D.
Location AddressMSC 10-6000 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICOAlbuquerque, NM 87131-3011
Mailing Address800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310 · (505) 272-1476
Phone(505) 272-6487
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 2, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1275951212 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · MD2021-0969
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License MD2015-0677 (NM)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
MSC 10-6000 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM 87131
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Oklahoma.Insurance ›

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

Brandon Behrens M.d. 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 ID2062831613
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220111001439
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

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unm Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number320001
Location2211 Lomas Boulevard NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87131 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

85.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.08

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

ROBIN WRIGHT
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MSC 10-6000 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-6487
JOHN PAUL PERKINS MD
Anesthesiology
MSC 10-6000 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-2610

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 Brandon Behrens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brandon Behrens is 1275951212. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2014.

Where is Brandon Behrens located?

Brandon Behrens practices at Msc 10-6000 1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131. The listed phone number is (505) 272-6487.

What is Brandon Behrens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Brandon Behrens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brandon Behrens 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.

What insurance does Brandon Behrens accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma list Brandon Behrens 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.

Is Brandon Behrens affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brandon Behrens is affiliated with Unm Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brandon Behrens was last updated on January 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months 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.