Shellie Bechtold, PAC
NPI 1801982160 · Physician Assistant · Grand Forks, ND
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shellie Bechtold, PAC is a Physician Assistant provider in Grand Forks, ND (NPI 1801982160).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801982160
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PAC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PAC0329 (ND)
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 tenure28% of score
19 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
573 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 174 | $98 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 99 | $56 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 64 | $82 |
| Imaging for Evaluation of Swallowing Function74230 | 57 | $20 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 54 | $42 |
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 49 | $81 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2015-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shellie Bechtold's NPI number?
- Shellie Bechtold's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801982160, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shellie Bechtold's specialty?
- Shellie Bechtold is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Shellie Bechtold located?
- Shellie Bechtold's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks, ND 58201.
- What is Shellie Bechtold's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shellie Bechtold is (701) 780-5000.
- Does Shellie Bechtold accept Medicare?
- Shellie Bechtold is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shellie Bechtold's NPI active?
- Yes — Shellie Bechtold's NPI (1801982160) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.