JOSEPH ROBERT BEHRENS MD
NPI 1801357967
Surgery in Festus, MO

Active since March 29, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1400 US HIGHWAY 61 STE 310, FESTUS, MO 63028(636) 543-2140(636) 933-1085 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Joseph Robert Behrens Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH ROBERT BEHRENS MD (NPI 1801357967) is an individual surgery provider in Festus, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2024018588) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Jefferson, and is a graduate of Saint Louis University School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801357967
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH ROBERT BEHRENSCredential: MD
Location Address1400 US HIGHWAY 61 STE 310Festus, MO 63028-4141
Mailing Address1400 Us Highway 61 Ste 310Festus, MO 63028-4141 · (636) 543-2140 · Fax (636) 933-1085
Fax(636) 933-1085
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSaint Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 2024
NPPES CertifiedAugust 8, 2024
NPI 1801357967 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in MO · 2024018588
Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

1400 US HIGHWAY 61 STE 310, Festus, MO 63028

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

Joseph Robert Behrens 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 ID2365869575
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240909003090
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

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Acute Care Hospitals · Festus, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260023
Location1400 Us Highway 61Festus, MO 63028 · Jefferson County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63028 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
$86.32 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $21.58 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.50 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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

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

Surgery
1400 US HIGHWAY 61 STE 310
FESTUS, MO 63028

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 Joseph Behrens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Behrens is 1801357967. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2019.

Where is Joseph Behrens located?

Joseph Behrens practices at 1400 Us Highway 61 Ste 310, Festus, MO 63028. The listed phone number is (636) 543-2140.

What is Joseph Behrens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Joseph Behrens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Behrens 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 Joseph Behrens accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 3 other insurers list Joseph Behrens 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 Joseph Behrens affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Behrens is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Jefferson.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Behrens was last updated on August 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.