Mercy Bechtold, MD
NPI 1164967857 · Ophthalmology Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mercy Bechtold, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1164967857).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164967857
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LL88215 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 182 | 127 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 152 | 115 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 118 | 81 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 47 | 38 |
| Latanoprost | 28 | 18 |
| Atropine Sulfate | 23 | 23 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 21 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,700 across 19 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-01-04
- Last updated
- 2022-08-17
- Certified
- 2022-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mercy Bechtold's NPI number?
- Mercy Bechtold's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164967857, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mercy Bechtold's specialty?
- Mercy Bechtold is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mercy Bechtold located?
- Mercy Bechtold's practice location on file with NPPES is 167 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-8905.
- What is Mercy Bechtold's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mercy Bechtold is (843) 792-2020.
- Does Mercy Bechtold accept Medicare?
- Mercy Bechtold is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mercy Bechtold's NPI active?
- Yes — Mercy Bechtold's NPI (1164967857) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.