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MICHAEL BRIAN BECKNELL MD, PHD
NPI 1790946150
Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology in Columbus, OH

Active since June 18, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
555 S 18TH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205(614) 722-6200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 17, 2026, Feb 21, 2022, Feb 9, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Michael Brian Becknell Md, Phd NPPES

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

MICHAEL BRIAN BECKNELL MD, PHD (NPI 1790946150) is an individual pediatric nephrology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.094819) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790946150
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0210X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL BRIAN BECKNELLCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address555 S 18TH STColumbus, OH 43205-2654
Mailing Address700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205-2664 · (614) 722-2000
Phone(614) 722-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 18, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 17, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1790946150 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0210X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.094819
Definition
A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.
555 S 18TH ST, Columbus, OH 43205
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 15675 Venture DrDublin, OH 43017-2159 · Phone (614) 722-6200
Location 2536 S Trimble RdMansfield, OH 44906-3418 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 3740 Adair AveZanesville, OH 43701-2838 · Phone (614) 722-2000

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid0078727OH
OtherH206630OH · Cgs - Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Brian Becknell Md, Phd 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 ID6204076631
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130709000278
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Becknell reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nationwide Children's Hospital
0.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 976 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851179873 (614) 722-2055
Pediatric Academic Association, Inc.
0.1 mi
Pediatrics
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063419943 (614) 722-4579

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

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.

LORIE D HAMIWKA MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4634
DR. ERIC STEVE MULL D.O
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
JOHN DONALD MAHAN MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4362
ROBERT DAVID MURRAY MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4089
BENEDICTA G ENRILE MD
Pediatrics (Neurodevelopmental Disabilities)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2438
WILLIAM MATTHEW SMILEY DO
Pediatrics
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4950
SARAH K. DRIESBACH FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
KENDRA ELAINE BRUNNER APRN, CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000

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 Michael Becknell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Becknell is 1790946150. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2008.

Where is Michael Becknell located?

Michael Becknell practices at 555 S 18th St, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-6200.

What is Michael Becknell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology, with taxonomy code 2080P0210X.

Is Michael Becknell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Becknell 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 organizations bill Medicare for Michael Becknell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Becknell reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, OH) and Pediatric Academic Association, Inc. (Columbus, OH). Each 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 Michael Becknell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Becknell accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Michael Becknell 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 Michael Becknell was last updated on August 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.