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MR. GARY WILLIAM BENA
NPI 1285801217
Counselor - Professional in Saint Louis, MO

Active since May 08, 2008PECOS Enrolled
6126 TENNESSEE AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63111(314) 832-1082 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Mr. Gary William Bena NPPES

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

MR. GARY WILLIAM BENA (NPI 1285801217) is an individual professional provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2005016662) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285801217
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameMR. GARY WILLIAM BENA
Location Address6126 TENNESSEE AVESaint Louis, MO 63111-2323
Mailing Address6126 Tennessee AveSaint Louis, MO 63111-2323 · (314) 832-1082
Phone(314) 832-1082
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 8, 2008
✔ NPI 1285801217 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2005016662
6126 TENNESSEE AVE, Saint Louis, MO 63111
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare.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)

Mr. Gary William Bena 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 Gary Bena reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Tender Hearts Child Therapy Center, LLC
94 mi
Professional
2909 INDEPENDENCE ST
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568777910 (573) 803-1402

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

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 Gary Bena's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Bena is 1285801217. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2008.

Where is Gary Bena located?

Gary Bena practices at 6126 Tennessee Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63111. The listed phone number is (314) 832-1082.

What is Gary Bena's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.

Is Gary Bena enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary Bena is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Gary Bena's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gary Bena reassigns Medicare benefits to Tender Hearts Child Therapy Center, LLC (Cape Girardeau, MO). 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 Gary Bena's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gary Bena accept?

Health plans from Medica, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Gary Bena 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 Gary Bena was last updated on May 8, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.