Steven Behrendsen, D.O.
NPI 1306812656 · Rheumatology Physician · Fort Wayne, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Behrendsen, D.O. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Fort Wayne, IN (NPI 1306812656).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306812656
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5101020838 (MI)
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 tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
29 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 15 | $94 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 14 | $90 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $90–$94 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 69 | 24 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 62 | 30 |
| Leflunomide | 57 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 56 | 30 |
| Folic Acid | 31 | 11 |
| Belimumabbrand: Benlysta | 13 | — |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$437 across 23 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-27
- Last updated
- 2023-11-02
- Certified
- 2023-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Behrendsen's NPI number?
- Steven Behrendsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306812656, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Behrendsen's specialty?
- Steven Behrendsen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steven Behrendsen located?
- Steven Behrendsen's practice location on file with NPPES is 11143 Parkview Plaza Dr Ste 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46845-1728.
- What is Steven Behrendsen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Behrendsen is (260) 266-8820.
- Does Steven Behrendsen accept Medicare?
- Steven Behrendsen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Behrendsen's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Behrendsen's NPI (1306812656) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.