BENNIE JOHANNES BERKVENS M.D.
NPI 1639439573
Family Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Q: What is Bennie Berkvens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bennie Berkvens is 1639439573. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2012.

Q: What is Bennie Berkvens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bennie Berkvens was last updated on July 1, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since May 25, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

917 S PORT AVE, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405(361) 882-6161(888) 711-1008 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Bennie Johannes Berkvens M.d. NPPES

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

BENNIE JOHANNES BERKVENS M.D. (NPI 1639439573) is an individual family medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q0607) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639439573

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameBENNIE JOHANNES BERKVENSCredential: M.D.

Location Address917 S PORT AVECorpus Christi, TX 78405-2301

Mailing Address5930 Regency DrCorpus Christi, TX 78414-2413 · (254) 592-3253

Phone(361) 882-6161

Fax(888) 711-1008

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateMay 25, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 2016

✔ NPI 1639439573 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · Q0607

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

917 S PORT AVE, Corpus Christi, TX 78405

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Bennie Johannes Berkvens 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.

PECOS PAC ID6901022656

PECOS Enrollment IDI20141021000127

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

287 services272 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

74 services52 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450046

Location600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78405 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

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