DR. STEPHEN J BEKANICH M.D.
NPI 1578587770
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Austin, TX
About Dr. Stephen J Bekanich M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. STEPHEN J BEKANICH M.D. (NPI 1578587770) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Florida (ME107455) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, and is a graduate of Other (1997).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Other Identifiers 4
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
Dr. Stephen J Bekanich 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TXMedicare 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
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.
AUSTIN, TX 78701
AUSTIN, TX 78701
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 Stephen Bekanich's NPI number?
The NPI number for Stephen Bekanich is 1578587770. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2006.
Where is Stephen Bekanich located?
Stephen Bekanich practices at 601 E 15th St, Austin, TX 78701. The listed phone number is (512) 324-7000.
What is Stephen Bekanich's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.
Is Stephen Bekanich enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Stephen Bekanich 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 Stephen Bekanich accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Stephen Bekanich 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 Stephen Bekanich affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Stephen Bekanich is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Stephen Bekanich was last updated on December 14, 2012. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
