Steven C Behrendsen, DO - Medicare Rheumatology in Fort Wayne, IN

Steven C Behrendsen, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He went to Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Parkview Health System Inc and his current practice location is 11143 Parkview Plaza Dr Ste 200, Fort Wayne, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (260) 266-8820.

Steven C Behrendsen is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 02001828A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1306812656.

Contact Information

Steven C Behrendsen, DO
11143 Parkview Plaza Dr Ste 200,
Fort Wayne, IN 46845-1728
(260) 266-8820
(260) 266-8829



Physician's Profile

Full NameSteven C Behrendsen
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience36 Years
Location11143 Parkview Plaza Dr Ste 200, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Steven C Behrendsen attended and graduated from Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306812656
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/02/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365494234
  • Enrollment ID: I20050218000575

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Steven C Behrendsen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306812656NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 5101020838 (Michigan)Secondary
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 02001828A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Parkview Regional Medical CenterFort wayne, INHospital
Lima Memorial Health SystemLima, OHHospital
Dekalb HealthAuburn, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Parkview Health System Inc21633369671167

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Entity NameParkview Health System Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932130952
PECOS PAC ID: 2163336967
Enrollment ID: O20031117000288

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Steven C Behrendsen, DO
11109 Parkview Plaza Dr # 117,
Fort Wayne, IN 46845-1701

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Steven C Behrendsen, DO
11143 Parkview Plaza Dr Ste 200,
Fort Wayne, IN 46845-1728

Ph: (260) 266-8820

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