Benjamin Hershey, M.D.
NPI 1669678579 · Psychiatry Physician · Altoona, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Hershey, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Altoona, PA (NPI 1669678579).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669678579
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD437868 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-26
- Last updated
- 2020-08-25
- Certified
- 2020-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Hershey's NPI number?
- Benjamin Hershey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669678579, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Hershey's specialty?
- Benjamin Hershey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Hershey located?
- Benjamin Hershey's practice location on file with NPPES is 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602-4305.
- What is Benjamin Hershey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Hershey is (202) 262-8263.
- Does Benjamin Hershey accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Hershey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Hershey's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Hershey's NPI (1669678579) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.