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Active NPI 1801357967 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Robert Behrens , MD

Surgery • Festus, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Behrens, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Festus, MO. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since graduating from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 2019, Dr. Behrens delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1400 US HIGHWAY 61 STE 310.

Dr. Behrens is affiliated with Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1400 Us Highway 61 Ste 310

Festus, MO 630284141

Telephone 6365432140
Fax 6369331085

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Saint Louis University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Festus, MO

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -10.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.8 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Festus, MO (766 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
50.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Behrens (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Festus Specialty Average (17.8 Years) 17.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
17 17 $253.00 $125.39

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-08
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MO 2024018588

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists Llc

1400 Us Hwy 61, Festus, MO 630284141

Phone: 6365432140

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1497192785

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

NPI 1629301270

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 08, 2024

Registered at 1400 US HIGHWAY 61 STE 310, FESTUS, MO 630284141 (Tel: 6365432140)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 08, 2024

Registered at 1400 US HIGHWAY 61 STE 310, FESTUS, MO 630284141 (Tel: 6365432140)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 08, 2024

Recorded as JOSEPH BEHRENS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 08, 2024

Surgery (License #2024018588 in MO)

NPI Profile Active March 29, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 29, 2019

Registered at 800 ROSE ST # C-246, LEXINGTON, KY 405360293 (Tel: 8593236162)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 29, 2019

Registered at 800 ROSE ST # C-246, LEXINGTON, KY 405360293 (Tel: 8593236162)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 29, 2019

Recorded as JOSEPH BEHRENS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 29, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 29, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801357967
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 29, 2019
Last Update: August 08, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1400 Us Highway 61 Ste 310

Festus, MO 630284141

Phone: 6365432140

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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