Shelley Bechtel, FNP-BC
NPI 1245601087 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Ottumwa, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shelley Bechtel, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Ottumwa, IA (NPI 1245601087).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245601087
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A087838 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
64 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 44 | $10 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 20 | $3 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$10 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 88 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 241 | 69 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 223 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 180 | 47 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 167 | 42 |
| Lisinopril | 152 | 47 |
| Losartan Potassium | 110 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$433 across 16 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
- 2015-10-19
- Last updated
- 2015-10-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shelley Bechtel's NPI number?
- Shelley Bechtel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245601087, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shelley Bechtel's specialty?
- Shelley Bechtel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Shelley Bechtel located?
- Shelley Bechtel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501-6427.
- What is Shelley Bechtel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shelley Bechtel is (641) 684-2399.
- Does Shelley Bechtel accept Medicare?
- Shelley Bechtel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shelley Bechtel's NPI active?
- Yes — Shelley Bechtel's NPI (1245601087) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.