Robert Bechtel, MD
NPI 1578510079 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Norton, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Bechtel, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Norton, VA (NPI 1578510079).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578510079
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 21356 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
48 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 23 | $112 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 14 | $158 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 11 | $8 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$158 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 56 | 54 |
| Cefdinir | 28 | 24 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 21 | 16 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 19 | 19 |
| Fluconazole | 16 | 15 |
| Prednisone | 16 | 12 |
| Azithromycin | 13 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-28
- Last updated
- 2011-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Bechtel's NPI number?
- Robert Bechtel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578510079, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Bechtel's specialty?
- Robert Bechtel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Bechtel located?
- Robert Bechtel's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Fifteenth Street Nw, Norton, VA 24273.
- What is Robert Bechtel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Bechtel is (276) 679-9600.
- Does Robert Bechtel accept Medicare?
- Robert Bechtel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Bechtel's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Bechtel's NPI (1578510079) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.