Summary

Dr. Steven Behrendsen is a rheumatologist who brings nearly four decades of experience to his practice. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, establishing a strong foundation in comprehensive patient care. With 38 years dedicated to treating complex rheumatic conditions, Dr. Behrendsen has developed extensive expertise in managing inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. He communicates with patients in Vietnamese and Spanish in addition to English.

Dr. Behrendsen practices at Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot, Idaho, where he focuses on treating rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. His clinical expertise extends to managing spondyloarthropathies, a group of inflammatory spine conditions. The diagnostic services he provides include comprehensive metabolic panels and specialized immunology testing to help identify and monitor rheumatic diseases.

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Quick Facts

  • 38 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Vietnamese, Spanish
  • Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Bingham Memorial Hospital

98 Poplar StBlackfoot, ID 83221

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RheumatologyFamily MedicineAddiction MedicineRheumatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
38 Years of Experience 67 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Vietnamese, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Blackfoot , IDFirth , IDPEMBROKE PINES , FLLancaster , OH
Med School: Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Steven Craig Behrendsen

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - POS
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - ACA
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Buckeye Health Plan
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - ACA
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Indiana Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Paramount Healthcare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Steven Craig Behrendsen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Steven Craig Behrendsen has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Arthritis
  • Gout
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Idaho, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated in 1988

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Dr. Steven Behrendsen speaks Vietnamese and Spanish.
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Dr. Steven Behrendsen's office is located at 98 Poplar St, Blackfoot, ID, 83221.
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