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DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C

Physician Assistant in REED CITY, Michigan. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 707 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.1K
54 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C filed 11,419 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in REED CITY, Michigan, prescribing 89% generic.

11K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$1.1K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

11,419 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/10/2010

NPI 1649593294

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,419 1345% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Physician Assistant share within Michigan

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 22018 PROFESSIONAL DR, REED CITY, MI, 49677, with a listed phone of (231) 592-1360. NPI 1649593294 was issued on 03/10/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEHLER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 11,419 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 707 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.6%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

22018 PROFESSIONAL DR
REED CITY, MI 49677

Provider Details

NPI 1649593294
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/10/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

MICHIGAN PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS P C
BIG RAPIDS, MI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C. To verify DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 11,419 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

11,419
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
707
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19,860
Total Day Supply
579,072
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$972K
Generic Drug Cost
$300K
Opioid Claims
1,665 (14.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
177

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 224, 65-74: 293, 75-84: 151, 85+: 39

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
929
Gabapentin
549
Atorvastatin Calcium
379
Lisinopril
339
Omeprazole
312
Amlodipine Besylate
249
Levothyroxine Sodium
226
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
225
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
216
Tizanidine Hcl
204

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C's 11,419 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Michigan

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BEHLER.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C's specialty?
DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in REED CITY, Michigan. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C wrote 11,419 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 707 beneficiaries.
Where is DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C located?
DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C is located at 22018 PROFESSIONAL DR, REED CITY, MI, 49677. Phone: (231) 592-1360.
What is DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C's NPI number?
DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649593294, issued on 03/10/2010.
Does DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $972K in brand drug costs.
Does DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C had 1,665 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.6%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C accept Medicare?
DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,419 Part D claims and 707 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C's credentials?
DENNIS BEHLER, PA-C's NPI is 1649593294 with credentials PA-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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