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BENJAMIN ROBERT HERSHEY M.D.
NPI 1669678579
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Altoona, PA

Active since June 26, 2007PECOS Enrolled
2907 PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD, ALTOONA, PA 16602(202) 262-8263 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 25, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Benjamin Robert Hershey M.d. NPPES

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

BENJAMIN ROBERT HERSHEY M.D. (NPI 1669678579) is an individual psychiatry provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD437868) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669678579
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN ROBERT HERSHEYCredential: M.D.
Location Address2907 PLEASANT VALLEY BLVDAltoona, PA 16602-4305
Mailing Address141 Forest Glen CirPort Matilda, PA 16870-7149 · (202) 262-8263
Phone(202) 262-8263
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 25, 2020
NPPES CertifiedAugust 25, 2020
✔ NPI 1669678579 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 PA · MD437868
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.
2907 PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD, Altoona, PA 16602
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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 (PECOS)

Benjamin Robert Hershey M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16602 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
$166.87 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

CYNTHIA LETIZIA LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
2907 PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Blair County (814) 943-8164
DR. ADAM EDWARD LANG PHARMD
Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)
2907 PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Blair County (877) 626-2500
SARAH RENEE KANTOSKI
Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography)
2907 PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Blair County (877) 626-2500
MS. JENNIFER LYNN FRIEDL PHARM D
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
2907 PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Blair County (814) 943-8164
CASEY SABELLA LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
2907 PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Blair County (877) 626-2500
DR. JOSEPH LAWRENCE KLOBUKA DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
2907 PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD, VA MEDICAL CENTER
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Blair County (814) 940-7820
TODD DANIEL NEGOLA PSY.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
2907 PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Blair County (814) 943-8164
RENEE SHANDOR LSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
2907 PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Blair County (814) 943-8164

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 Benjamin Hershey's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Hershey is 1669678579. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2007.

Where is Benjamin Hershey located?

Benjamin Hershey practices at 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602. The listed phone number is (202) 262-8263.

What is Benjamin Hershey's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Hershey enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Hershey is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Hershey was last updated on August 25, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.