Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Terry Behrend, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1790780484
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6402 El Cajon Blvd Ste 100
San Diego, CA 921152645
(619) 582-4490
fax (619) 582-4737
Mailing address
9373 Hazard Way Ste 200
San Diego, CA 921231226

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 2, 2026
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A75812
Medicaid
CA #00A758120

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790780484. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
954
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$535,485
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 210 31 $368
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 116 105 $1,377
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 115 99 $57
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 64 47 $82
75710 Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image 55 49 $163
36215 Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch 53 48 $650
36901 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist 53 52 $768
36905 Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube 52 47 $2,625
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes 44 34 $13
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 36 28 $113

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in San Diego Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 157. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$415
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 3 $277.34
Nxstage Medical, INC. 3 $117.92
Becton, Dickinson and Company 1 $19.44

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$415

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Terry Behrend's medical specialty?
Dr. Terry Behrend practices Nephrology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Terry Behrend practice?
Dr. Terry Behrend practices at 6402 El Cajon Blvd Ste 100, San Diego, CA 921152645. Office phone: 6195824490.
What is Dr. Terry Behrend's NPI?
Dr. Terry Behrend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790780484, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Terry Behrend accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Terry Behrend accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Terry Behrend commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist (HCPCS 36902); Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.