1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. NPI Profile

DR. JOHN WILLIAM BECKNER JR. M.D.
NPI 1538212519
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Eton, GA

Active since January 21, 2007PECOS Enrolled
79 HIGHWAY 286 UNIT B, ETON, GA 30705(706) 971-3757 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 7, 2026, Aug 15, 2023, Aug 11, 2023 and 6 more (9 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. John William Beckner Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN WILLIAM BECKNER JR. M.D. (NPI 1538212519) is an individual psychiatry provider in Eton, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (061694) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538212519
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN WILLIAM BECKNER JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address79 HIGHWAY 286 UNIT BEton, GA 30705-6501
Mailing Address79 Highway 286 Unit BEton, GA 30705-6501 · (706) 280-5830
Phone(706) 971-3757
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNortheastern Ohio University College Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJanuary 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 7, 20269 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1538212519 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 061694
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
79 HIGHWAY 286 UNIT B, Eton, GA 30705
Open in Google Maps ↗

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1304 Shorter Ave NW Ste 104Rome, GA 30165-4256 · Phone (706) 232-5650
Location 21503 Professional CtDalton, GA 30720-2566 · Phone (706) 281-8490 · Fax (706) 529-8487

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid003104047GGA
OtherP01366679GA · Rr Medicare
Other02036288GA · Amerigroup
Other983434GA · Wellcare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. John William Beckner Jr. M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9537067665
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110307000042, I20241016004577
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 Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show John Beckner reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Resilience Mental Health,llc
Same address
Psychiatry
79 HIGHWAY 286, UNIT B
Eton, GA 30705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154104875 (706) 971-3757
Hamilton Physician Group Inc
13 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
1107 MEMORIAL DR STE 302
Dalton, GA 30720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 178 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235455569 (706) 529-6015
Bradley Physician Services, LLC
25 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
2305 CHAMBLISS AVE NW
Cleveland, TN 37311
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 88 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710727540 (423) 728-1650
North Atlanta Professional Services LLC
67 mi
Psychologist
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 783 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316959869 (855) 709-4535
River Region Psychiatry Associates LLC
187 mi
Psychiatry
233 WINTON BLOUNT LOOP
Montgomery, AL 36117
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia and Tennessee enrollments
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386891497 (334) 270-5502

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.
161 services65 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
90 services25 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
44 services27 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 90792
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services is a comprehensive assessment. It includes a detailed examination of your mental health and physical wellbeing, as well as your personal and family history. This evaluation aids in creating an effective treatment plan.
37 services36 patients
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
30 services22 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
19 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hamilton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Dalton, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110001
Location1200 Memorial DriveDalton, GA 30720 · Whitfield County
Birthing friendly

Tennova Health Care-Cleveland

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440185
Location2305 Chambliss Ave NWCleveland, TN 37311 · Bradley County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30705 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
$164.04 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $41.01 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
6%144 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
27%391 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Depression Utilization of the PHQ-9 Tool
The percentage of patients age 18 and older with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 during each applicable 4 month period in which there was a qualifying visit
Patients 4MonthsOfEnd: 100% · 222 patients
Patients 4MonthsOfStart: 100% · 243 patients
98%261 patients
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,991 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%5,187 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
54%180 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%60 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
55%850 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
2%99 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
19%853 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
0%593 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
90%145 patients4/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 552 patients
Patients tobacco: 24% · 68 patients
73%552 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
96%850 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
26%850 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
42%850 patients
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

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

MELISSA BOYD MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
79 HIGHWAY 286 UNIT B
ETON, GA 30705
Murray County (706) 971-3757

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 Beckner's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Beckner is 1538212519. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 21, 2007.

Where is John Beckner located?

John Beckner practices at 79 Highway 286 Unit B, Eton, GA 30705. The listed phone number is (706) 971-3757.

What is John Beckner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is John Beckner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Beckner is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Beckner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Beckner reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Resilience Mental Health,llc (Eton, GA), Hamilton Physician Group Inc (Dalton, GA), Bradley Physician Services, LLC (Cleveland, TN), North Atlanta Professional Services LLC (Atlanta, GA) and River Region Psychiatry Associates LLC (Montgomery, AL). Each 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 John Beckner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Beckner accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list John Beckner 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 Beckner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Beckner is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center and Tennova Health Care-Cleveland.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Beckner was last updated on May 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.