Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Robert Bechtel, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Emergency Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Norton, VA
- NPI 1578510079
- Accepts Medicare
- 40 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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100 Fifteenth Street Nw, Norton Community Hospital
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-9600 - Mailing address
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170 Frank Hilbert Road
Jonesborough, TN 37659
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 14, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Tennessee #MD021356 · Tennessee #21356 · Virginia #0101048181
- Medicaid
- TN #3066137
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578510079. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
49
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$6,989
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 28 | 26 | $167 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 21 | 20 | $110 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 102. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
112
Patients
77
Total drug cost
$1,248
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 24 | 24 | $228 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 16 | 16 | $312 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 15 | 15 | $208 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $59 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $88 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $107 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 11 | 0 | $215 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 11 | 11 | $30 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Robert Bechtel's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Bechtel practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Norton, VA.
Where does Dr. Robert Bechtel practice?
Dr. Robert Bechtel practices at 100 Fifteenth Street Nw, Norton, VA 24273. Office phone: 2766799600.
What is Dr. Robert Bechtel's NPI?
Dr. Robert Bechtel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578510079, 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: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.