Brian Bechtol, PA
NPI 1508827239 · Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Bechtol, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1508827239).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508827239
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 103505 (NC)
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
20 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
289 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 84 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $99 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 34 | $11 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 33 | $87 |
| Detection Test By Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (covid-19) and Influenza Virus Types a and B87636 | 31 | $135 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 189 | 179 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 63 | 62 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 46 | 43 |
| Amoxicillin | 44 | 43 |
| Azithromycin | 35 | 35 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 34 | 34 |
| Cephalexin | 31 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2011-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Bechtol's NPI number?
- Brian Bechtol's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508827239, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Bechtol's specialty?
- Brian Bechtol is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brian Bechtol located?
- Brian Bechtol's practice location on file with NPPES is 4129 Carriage Ln, Hickory, NC 28602-8986.
- What is Brian Bechtol's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Bechtol is (828) 514-3518.
- Does Brian Bechtol accept Medicare?
- Brian Bechtol is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Bechtol's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Bechtol's NPI (1508827239) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.