CHARLES BEHNFIELD MD
NPI 1669978839
Ophthalmology in Tripler Amc, HI

Q: What is Charles Behnfield's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Behnfield is 1669978839. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2018.

Q: What is Charles Behnfield's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Behnfield was last updated on August 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.

Active since April 04, 2018PECOS Enrolled

1 JARRETT WHITE RD, TRIPLER AMC, HI 96859(808) 433-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 5, 2025, Apr 4, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Charles Behnfield Md NPPES

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

CHARLES BEHNFIELD MD (NPI 1669978839) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Tripler Amc, Hawaii, licensed in Nebraska (32006) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Aurora (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669978839

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameCHARLES BEHNFIELDCredential: MD

Location Address1 JARRETT WHITE RDTripler Amc, HI 96859-5001

Mailing Address1 Jarrett White RdTripler Amc, HI 96859-5001 · (808) 433-5000

Phone(808) 433-5000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, AuroraGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateApril 4, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 5, 2025

✔ NPI 1669978839 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in NE · 32006

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

1 JARRETT WHITE RD, Tripler Amc, HI 96859

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Charles Behnfield Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2365915998

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260625002019

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Behnfield reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Retina Institute Of Hawaii LLC

174 mi

Ophthalmology

77-6403 NALANI ST FL 2
Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
8 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1801859871 (808) 955-0255

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96859 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

$136.68 typical visit price

range $60.53 – $180.05

Typical copayment $34.17 (range $15.13 – $45.01)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$74.92 typical visit price

range $20.09 – $147.56

Typical copayment $18.73 (range $5.02 – $36.89)

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.

CORINNE REYES LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

1 JARRETT WHITE RD
TRIPLER AMC, HI 96859

Honolulu County (808) 433-8785

DANIEL HEILMANN DO

Pediatrics

1 JARRETT WHITE RD
TRIPLER AMC, HI 96859

Honolulu County (808) 433-6697

MR. ADRIAN SCOTT WORTHEN M.D.

Internal Medicine

1 JARRETT WHITE RD, TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, HI 96859

Honolulu County (808) 433-4049

DR. JANE ELIZABETH MARSHALL OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

1 JARRETT WHITE RD
TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, HI 96859

Honolulu County (937) 231-3795

TINA WILSON DO

General Practice

1 JARRETT WHITE RD
TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, HI 96859

Honolulu County (210) 220-7961

MRS. LASHON SHEREMA WILLIAMS PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)

1 JARRETT WHITE RD
TRIPLER AMC, HI 96859

Honolulu County (808) 433-8601

DR. NICHOLAS PATRICK MAHER DO

General Practice

1 JARRETT WHITE RD
TRIPLER AMC, HI 96859

Honolulu County (888) 683-2778

DR. KIMBERLY D DAVIS MD

Ophthalmology

1 JARRETT WHITE RD
TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, HI 96859

Honolulu County (808) 471-9998

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 Charles Behnfield's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Behnfield is 1669978839. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2018.

Where is Charles Behnfield located?

Charles Behnfield practices at 1 Jarrett White Rd, Tripler Amc, HI 96859. The listed phone number is (808) 433-5000.

What is Charles Behnfield's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Charles Behnfield enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Behnfield is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Charles Behnfield's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Behnfield reassigns Medicare benefits to Retina Institute Of Hawaii LLC (Kailua Kona, HI). The 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 Charles Behnfield's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles Behnfield accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and HMSA list Charles Behnfield 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Behnfield was last updated on August 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.