DENNIS BEHLER PA-C
NPI 1649593294
Physician Assistant in Reed City, MI

Active since March 10, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
22018 PROFESSIONAL DR, REED CITY, MI 49677(231) 592-1360(231) 592-1361 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 14, 2019, Jul 31, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dennis Behler Pa-c NPPES

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

DENNIS BEHLER PA-C (NPI 1649593294) is an individual physician assistant in Reed City, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (5601005699) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Spectrum Health, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649593294
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameDENNIS BEHLERCredential: PA-C
Location Address22018 PROFESSIONAL DRReed City, MI 49677-7506
Mailing Address22018 Professional DrReed City, MI 49677-7506 · (231) 592-1360 · Fax (231) 592-1361
Fax(231) 592-1361
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMarch 10, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1649593294 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in MI · 5601005699
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
22018 PROFESSIONAL DR, Reed City, MI 49677

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 112930 James St Ste 210Holland, MI 49424-8324 · Phone (616) 942-7294 · Fax (616) 942-9548
Location 2710 Kenmoor Ave SE, Suite 200Grand Rapids, MI 49546-2379 · Phone (616) 588-7246 · Fax (616) 588-7086
Location 33300 36th St SEGrand Rapids, MI 49512-2810 · Phone (616) 942-7294

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

Dennis Behler Pa-c 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 ID840422275
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140416002299
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 12

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.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
229 services29 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
222 services34 patients
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.
201 services106 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.
152 services109 patients
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99439
Chronic Care Management services involve regular check-ins with healthcare professionals to manage two or more chronic conditions. It includes an additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time per month, directed by a healthcare professional, to ensure optimal health management.
67 services22 patients
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 96127
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems involves a thorough evaluation of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It's a process where professionals study patterns over time to identify potential issues like anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.
55 services46 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Spectrum Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Grand Rapids, MI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230038
Location100 Michigan St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503 · Kent County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Big Rapids, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230093
Location605 Oak StreetBig Rapids, MI 49307 · Mecosta County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Corewell Health Reed City Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Reed City, MI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number231323
Location300 N Patterson, PO Box 75Reed City, MI 49677 · Osceola County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49677 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
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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

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%1,828 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
98%41 patients4/55-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.
48%466 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
61%466 patients3/55-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…
16%466 patients1/55-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.
35%466 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers25 claims83 services$5.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers16 claims30 services$1.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers45 claims47 services$7.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers32 claims36 services$112.69 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
3 suppliers24 claims2,580 services$0.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers19 claims19 services$175.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Physician Assistant
22018 PROFESSIONAL DR
REED CITY, MI 49677

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 Dennis Behler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dennis Behler is 1649593294. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2010.

Where is Dennis Behler located?

Dennis Behler practices at 22018 Professional Dr, Reed City, MI 49677. The listed phone number is (231) 592-1360.

What is Dennis Behler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Dennis Behler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dennis Behler 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 Dennis Behler accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Dennis Behler 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 Dennis Behler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dennis Behler is affiliated with Spectrum Health, Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital and Corewell Health Reed City Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dennis Behler was last updated on November 14, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.