JOHN WALLACE BEHNKE MD
NPI 1447887047
Otolaryngology in Hickory, NC

Active since March 24, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
304 10TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 322-2183 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 24, 2025, Mar 24, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About John Wallace Behnke Md NPPES

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

JOHN WALLACE BEHNKE MD (NPI 1447887047) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2025-00957) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447887047
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN WALLACE BEHNKECredential: MD
Location Address304 10TH AVE NEHickory, NC 28601-3883
Mailing Address304 10th Ave NeHickory, NC 28601-3883
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2025
NPI 1447887047 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License Licensed in NC · 2025-00957
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
304 10TH AVE NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Accepted 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

John Wallace Behnke 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 ID1254830896
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250819004889
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340143
Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

Audiologist
304 10TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Otolaryngology
304 10TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Otolaryngology
304 10TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Otolaryngology
304 10TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Otolaryngology
304 10TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Audiologist
304 10TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Otolaryngology
304 10TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Otolaryngology
304 10TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601

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 John Behnke's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Behnke is 1447887047. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2020.

Where is John Behnke located?

John Behnke practices at 304 10th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 322-2183.

What is John Behnke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is John Behnke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Behnke 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 John Behnke accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list John 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.

Is John Behnke affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Behnke is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Behnke was last updated on June 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.