James Bender, M.D.
NPI 1598925935 · Psychiatry Physician · Hershey, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Bender, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Hershey, PA (NPI 1598925935).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598925935
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT193513 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 47 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 28 | $175 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 20 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 20 | $121 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$175 (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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 164 | — |
| Fluvoxamine Maleate | 138 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 137 | 11 |
| Risperidone | 124 | — |
| Lorazepam | 120 | — |
| Aripiprazole | 86 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 85 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-10
- Last updated
- 2008-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Bender's NPI number?
- James Bender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598925935, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Bender's specialty?
- James Bender is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Bender located?
- James Bender's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033-2360.
- What is James Bender's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Bender is (717) 531-8521.
- Does James Bender accept Medicare?
- James Bender is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Bender's NPI active?
- Yes — James Bender's NPI (1598925935) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.