Edwin Becher, MD
NPI 1497117931 · Anesthesiology Physician · Indianapolis, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edwin Becher, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Indianapolis, IN (NPI 1497117931).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497117931
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125.068295 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
141 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 51 | $40 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 33 | $98 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 31 | $76 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Heart and Large Blood Vessels Using Heart-Lung Machine (1 Year Or Older)00562 | 14 | $962 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Heart and Large Blood Vessels00560 | 12 | $483 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $40–$962 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$205 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611-2908Phone: (312) 926-2000
- 5165 Mccarty LnLafayette, IN 47905-8764Phone: (765) 448-8000Fax: (765) 838-4758
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-23
- Last updated
- 2025-10-01
- Certified
- 2025-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edwin Becher's NPI number?
- Edwin Becher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497117931, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edwin Becher's specialty?
- Edwin Becher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edwin Becher located?
- Edwin Becher's practice location on file with NPPES is 705 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5109.
- What is Edwin Becher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edwin Becher is (317) 274-0275.
- Does Edwin Becher accept Medicare?
- Edwin Becher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edwin Becher's NPI active?
- Yes — Edwin Becher's NPI (1497117931) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.