Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Bechtel, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Altoona, PA

  • NPI 1952374472
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
600 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd
Altoona, PA 166025530
(814) 946-0821
fax (814) 941-2520

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 11, 2012
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD058796L
Medicaid
PA #0015863200002

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952374472. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
67
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$7,605
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 31 22 $86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 22 20 $122
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $160

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Altoona Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 22. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$96
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 4 $95.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$96

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
78
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$13,608
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 28 0 $299
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 22 0 $8,079
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 14 0 $4,085
Timolol Maleate Generic 14 0 $1,145

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Robert Bechtel's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Bechtel practices Ophthalmology Physician in Altoona, PA.
Where does Dr. Robert Bechtel practice?
Dr. Robert Bechtel practices at 600 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 166025530. Office phone: 8149460821.
What is Dr. Robert Bechtel's NPI?
Dr. Robert Bechtel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952374472, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Bechtel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Bechtel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Bechtel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.