David Behar, MD
NPI 1497739916 · Psychiatry Physician · Bethlehem, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Behar, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Bethlehem, PA (NPI 1497739916).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497739916
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD024392E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
283 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 97 | $63 |
| Psychotherapy, 30 Minutes90832 | 78 | $74 |
| Psychotherapy, 45 Minutes90834 | 41 | $98 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 21 | $163 |
| Psychotherapy, 1 Hour90837 | 20 | $141 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 15 | $8 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 132 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clozapine | 488 | 32 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 239 | 39 |
| Aripiprazole | 177 | 25 |
| Olanzapine | 173 | 19 |
| Clonazepam | 172 | 16 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 168 | 19 |
| Doxepin Hcl | 167 | 21 |
| Bupropion Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$202 across 7 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
- 2005-11-30
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Behar's NPI number?
- David Behar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497739916, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Behar's specialty?
- David Behar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Behar located?
- David Behar's practice location on file with NPPES is 206 E Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018-6207.
- What is David Behar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Behar is (610) 868-6031.
- Does David Behar accept Medicare?
- David Behar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Behar's NPI active?
- Yes — David Behar's NPI (1497739916) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.