Bennie Berkvens, M.D.
NPI 1639439573 · Family Medicine Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bennie Berkvens, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1639439573).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639439573
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
416 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 287 | $164 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 74 | $110 |
| Prolonged Hospital Inpatient Or Observation Care Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By ThG0316 | 28 | $29 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 27 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $29–$164 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-05-25
- Last updated
- 2016-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bennie Berkvens's NPI number?
- Bennie Berkvens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639439573, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bennie Berkvens's specialty?
- Bennie Berkvens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bennie Berkvens located?
- Bennie Berkvens's practice location on file with NPPES is 917 S Port Ave, Corpus Christi, TX 78405-2301.
- What is Bennie Berkvens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bennie Berkvens is (361) 882-6161.
- Does Bennie Berkvens accept Medicare?
- Bennie Berkvens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bennie Berkvens's NPI active?
- Yes — Bennie Berkvens's NPI (1639439573) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.