Rabih Bechara, MD
NPI 1841240512 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rabih Bechara, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1841240512).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841240512
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2023-00634 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
377 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of Initial Secretion of Lung Airway Using an Endoscope31645 | 72 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 59 | $119 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 37 | $207 |
| Computer-Assisted Image-Guided Navigation of Lung Airways Using an Endoscope31627 | 32 | $89 |
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope31624 | 29 | $10 |
| Needle Biopsy of Windpipe Cartilage, Airway, And/Or Lung Using an Endoscope31629 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$69,049 across 81 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 (1)
- 1237 Harding PlSte 3200Charlotte, NC 28204Phone: (704) 355-5375
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-11
- Last updated
- 2024-07-17
- Certified
- 2020-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rabih Bechara's NPI number?
- Rabih Bechara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841240512, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rabih Bechara's specialty?
- Rabih Bechara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rabih Bechara located?
- Rabih Bechara's practice location on file with NPPES is 1350 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28207-2134.
- What is Rabih Bechara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rabih Bechara is (704) 446-4490.
- Does Rabih Bechara accept Medicare?
- Rabih Bechara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rabih Bechara's NPI active?
- Yes — Rabih Bechara's NPI (1841240512) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.