DR. MATTHIAS BEHRENDS MD
NPI 1780637652
Anesthesiology in San Francisco, CA

Q: What is Matthias Behrends's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthias Behrends is 1780637652. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2006.

Q: What is Matthias Behrends's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthias Behrends was last updated on September 4, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

505 PARNASSUS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143(415) 476-2134(415) 476-9516 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Matthias Behrends Md NPPES

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

DR. MATTHIAS BEHRENDS MD (NPI 1780637652) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (F5140) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780637652

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MATTHIAS BEHRENDSCredential: MD

Location Address505 PARNASSUS AVESan Francisco, CA 94143-2204

Mailing Address1635 Divisadero Street, Suite 625, Box 1821San Francisco, CA 94143-0001

Phone(415) 476-2134

Fax(415) 476-9516

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateMay 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 2008

✔ NPI 1780637652 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · F5140

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

505 PARNASSUS AVE, San Francisco, CA 94143

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN00F51400CA

Medicare UPINI07958CA

Medicaid00F51400CA

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Matthias Behrends Md 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 ID5395722045

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040701000475

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 Matthias Behrends reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Anesthesia Medical Group

Same address

Anesthesiology

505 PARNASSUS AVE
San Francisco, CA 94143

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
723 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1528137296 (415) 476-1000

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

136 services57 patients

Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration 01996

Continuous spinal drug administration is a hospital procedure where medication is delivered directly into the spinal fluid through a small tube. It helps manage pain or other conditions. Daily hospital management involves monitoring for effectiveness and any potential side effects.

28 services14 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

18 services11 patients

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670

Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.

11 services11 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

11 services11 patients

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.

CATHERINE RAMSDELL NNP

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)

505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 353-1000

DR. CLAUDIO ANDRES BRAVO CARRILLO M.D.

Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)

505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 502-4243

MAURICIO JALIFE BUCAY M.D

Hospitalist

505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 750-4994

EMMA B SHAK M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 476-1528

DR. ADRIANA A.T. MARTIN M.D., PH.D.

Internal Medicine

505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 514-7288

WILLIAM JAMES DEARDORFF

Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)

505 PARNASSUS AVE, 15 LONG
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 406-1417

KEERTHANA REDDY BANALA

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 514-7288

ROBERT CHRISTIAN WENZ

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 353-8054

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 Matthias Behrends's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthias Behrends is 1780637652. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2006.

Where is Matthias Behrends located?

Matthias Behrends practices at 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143. The listed phone number is (415) 476-2134.

What is Matthias Behrends's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Matthias Behrends enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Matthias Behrends 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Matthias Behrends's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Matthias Behrends reassigns Medicare benefits to University Anesthesia Medical Group (San Francisco, CA). 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 Matthias Behrends's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthias Behrends was last updated on September 4, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.