Dr. John Wallace Behnke, MD

  • Hickory, NC
  • Otolaryngologist
NPI1447887047PAC ID1254830896
Part D claims, 2024
94
Hospital affiliations
1
Industry payments
$742
Medical group
1
State license
1
Practice address
304 10th NE Ave, Hickory, NC 28601
Practice phone
Call (828) 322-2183
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Primary practice

Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat-Sinus and Allergy Center PA

Hickory, North Carolina

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Dr. John Wallace Behnke is an otolaryngologist in Hickory, North Carolina

Dr. Behnke practices at Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat-Sinus and Allergy Center PA in Hickory, North Carolina.

Dr. Behnke's NPI, 1447887047, was assigned on March 24, 2020. Dr. Behnke graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2020. Dr. Behnke holds North Carolina license 2025-00957.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
1254830896
NPI enumeration date
March 24, 2020
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes
Practice phone
(828) 322-2183
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
32
Medical school graduation
2020

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. John Wallace Behnke practices at Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat-Sinus and Allergy Center PA in Hickory, North Carolina

Dr. Behnke's primary practice is Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat-Sinus and Allergy Center PA, at 304 10th NE Ave, Hickory, NC 28601 in Catawba County. The practice phone is (828) 322-2183.

  • Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat-Sinus and Allergy Center PA
    304 10th NE Ave, Hickory, NC 28601 · Catawba CountyPhone(828) 322-2183

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. John Wallace Behnke is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Behnke's primary practice is Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat-Sinus and Allergy Center PA in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Behnke is also affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center. The medical group on file is Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat - Sinus and Allergy Center. Dmand AI also links Dr. Behnke to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. John Wallace Behnke's practice

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EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat-Sinus and Allergy Center PAAvailable with a free account
+2 more affiliated sitesAvailable with a free account

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Dr. John Wallace Behnke is one of 342 otolaryngologists in North Carolina

Otolaryngology is Dr. Behnke's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207Y00000X. Dr. Behnke is licensed in North Carolina.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Otolaryngology, North CarolinaPrimaryLicense 2025-00957 · taxonomy 207Y00000X

Otolaryngologists near Dr. Behnke

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. John Wallace Behnke's patients have a median age of 54

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Behnke's median patient age at 54, with 58% women.

Dr. Behnke's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 54

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women58%
  • Men41%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. John Wallace Behnke wrote 94 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Behnke wrote 94 Medicare Part D claims for 61 patients. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 22 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $73 in total drug cost.

Part D claims, 202494
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$73
Part D patients61

Dr. Behnke's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Behnke's Part D claims, 2024

  • Opioids29%27 of 94 claims
  • Antibiotics37%35 of 94 claims

Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. John Wallace Behnke offers telehealth to Medicare patients

Dr. Behnke accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Behnke as offering telehealth.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Dr. John Wallace Behnke received $742 in industry payments in 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 5 general payments to Dr. Behnke from 4 drug and device companies in 2025. Travel and lodging make up the largest share, 70% of the total. Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. paid the most, $562.

General payments to Dr. Behnke by kind, 2025 to 2025

$742in total
  • Travel and lodging$52270%
  • Food and beverage$22030%

Companies that paid Dr. Behnke the most, 2025 to 2025

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. John Wallace Behnke graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Dr. Behnke graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2020.

  1. Medical schoolUniversity of South Carolina School of Medicine

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Sources for Dr. John Wallace Behnke's profile data

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NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. John Wallace Behnke's NPI number?

Dr. John Wallace Behnke's NPI number is 1447887047. It was assigned on March 24, 2020, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. John Wallace Behnke?

Dr. John Wallace Behnke is an otolaryngologist in Hickory, North Carolina. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Otolaryngology Physician (taxonomy code 207Y00000X).

Where does Dr. John Wallace Behnke practice?

Dr. Behnke practices at 304 10th NE Ave, Hickory, NC 28601. Dr. Behnke's primary practice is Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat-Sinus and Allergy Center PA in Hickory, North Carolina. Dmand AI also links Dr. Behnke to 1 group practice or clinic.

What is Dr. John Wallace Behnke's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Behnke is (828) 322-2183.

What is Dr. John Wallace Behnke's medical license number?

Dr. Behnke holds North Carolina license 2025-00957.

Which hospitals is Dr. John Wallace Behnke affiliated with?

Dr. Behnke is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center.

What medical group is Dr. John Wallace Behnke part of?

Dr. Behnke is linked to Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat - Sinus and Allergy Center.

Does Dr. John Wallace Behnke accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS lists Dr. Behnke as accepting Medicare assignment.

Does Dr. John Wallace Behnke offer telehealth?

Yes. The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Dr. Behnke as offering telehealth services.

Where did Dr. John Wallace Behnke go to medical school?

Dr. Behnke graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2020.

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What drugs does Dr. John Wallace Behnke prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Behnke's most prescribed drugs by claims were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen.

Has Dr. John Wallace Behnke received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $742 in general payments to Dr. Behnke from 4 companies from 2025 to 2025. The largest total came from Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.

How long has Dr. John Wallace Behnke been practicing?

Dr. Behnke graduated from medical school in 2020, 6 years ago.

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