Robert Behrens, MD
NPI 1215999800 · Medical Oncology Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Medical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Behrens, MD is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1215999800).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215999800
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34946 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
11,601 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Additional Sequential Infusion, 1 Hour Or Less96367 | 1,607 | $26 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 1,317 | $115 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 778 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 700 | $10 |
| Injection of Additional New Drug Or Substance Into Vein96375 | 655 | $14 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 613 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 172 | 46 |
| Acyclovir | 146 | 31 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 103 | 21 |
| Dexamethasone | 90 | 26 |
| Lenalidomide | 81 | 11 |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 68 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 60 | 17 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 58 | 44 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1950 Sw Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023-2977Phone: (515) 282-2921Fax: (515) 282-1035
- 12495 University Ave Ste 200Clive, IA 50325-8290Phone: (515) 282-2921Fax: (515) 282-1035
- 411 Laurel St Ste A300Des Moines, IA 50314-3030Phone: (515) 282-2921Fax: (515) 282-1035
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-06
- Last updated
- 2025-02-03
- Certified
- 2025-02-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Behrens's NPI number?
- Robert Behrens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215999800, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Behrens's specialty?
- Robert Behrens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Behrens located?
- Robert Behrens's practice location on file with NPPES is 1221 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309.
- What is Robert Behrens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Behrens is (515) 282-2921.
- Does Robert Behrens accept Medicare?
- Robert Behrens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Behrens's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Behrens's NPI (1215999800) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.