DAVID BENADO MD
NPI 1386644292
Emergency Medicine in Altoona, PA

Active since July 21, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
46.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
620 HOWARD AVE, ALTOONA, PA 16601(814) 889-2866 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 17, 2026, Feb 16, 2023, May 24, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About David Benado Md NPPES

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

DAVID BENADO MD (NPI 1386644292) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD418142) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Evangelical Community Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386644292
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID BENADOCredential: MD
Location Address620 HOWARD AVEAltoona, PA 16601-4804
Mailing Address620 Howard AveAltoona, PA 16601-4804 · (814) 889-2966
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 17, 2026
NPI 1386644292 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in PA · MD418142
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
620 HOWARD AVE, Altoona, PA 16601

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 11 Hospital DrLewisburg, PA 17837-9350 · Phone (570) 522-2640
Location 236 Robinhood DrEtters, PA 17319-9528 · Phone (717) 388-7300
Location 31201 Letort Springs WayCarlisle, PA 17015-8011 · Phone (717) 674-7600
Location 414781 Wolfe RdNew Freedom, PA 17349-9571 · Phone (717) 326-1880

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

David Benado Md 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 ID9436121480
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040810000745
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
184 services181 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
87 services81 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Evangelical Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lewisburg, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390013
LocationOne Hospital DriveLewisburg, PA 17837 · Union County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Penn Highlands Dubois

Acute Care Hospitals · Dubois, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390086
Location100 Hospital AvenueDubois, PA 15801 · Clearfield County

Upmc Bedford Memorial

Acute Care Hospitals · Everett, PA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390117
Location10455 Lincoln HighwayEverett, PA 15537 · Bedford County
Emergency services

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

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.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Physician Assistant (Medical)
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Dietitian, Registered
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Physician Assistant
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Physical Therapy Assistant
620 HOWARD AVE
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 David Benado's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Benado is 1386644292. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2005.

Where is David Benado located?

David Benado practices at 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601. The listed phone number is (814) 889-2866.

What is David Benado's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is David Benado enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Benado 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 David Benado affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Benado is affiliated with Evangelical Community Hospital, Upmc Altoona, Penn Highlands Dubois and Upmc Bedford Memorial.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Benado was last updated on April 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.