Joseph Bechay, BS. MD.
NPI 1730822636 · Ophthalmology Physician · Washington, DC
Joseph Bechay, BS. MD. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1730822636).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730822636
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- BS. MD.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 350784 (LA)
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
4 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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 181 | 69 |
| Timolol Maleate | 88 | 32 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 65 | 23 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 58 | 21 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 39 | 26 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 30 | 18 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 28 | 13 |
| Cyclosporine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$134 across 2 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
- 2022-04-18
- Last updated
- 2026-06-01
- Certified
- 2026-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Bechay's NPI number?
- Joseph Bechay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730822636, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Bechay's specialty?
- Joseph Bechay is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Bechay located?
- Joseph Bechay's practice location on file with NPPES is 2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037-3201.
- What is Joseph Bechay's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Bechay is (202) 741-3000.
- Is Joseph Bechay's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Bechay's NPI (1730822636) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.