Robert T Bechtel, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Altoona, PA

Robert T Bechtel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Altoona Ophthalmology Associates Pc and his current practice location is 600 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 946-0821.

Robert T Bechtel is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD058796L) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1952374472.

Contact Information

Robert T Bechtel, MD
600 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd,
Altoona, PA 16602-5530
(814) 946-0821
(814) 941-2520

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert T Bechtel
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience33 Years
Location600 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Robert T Bechtel graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952374472
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/11/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840463923
  • Enrollment ID: I20111107000027

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert T Bechtel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952374472NPI-NPPES
0015863200002MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD058796L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Altoona Ophthalmology Associates Pc97391276225

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Robert T Bechtel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAltoona Ophthalmology Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114966090
PECOS PAC ID: 9739127622
Enrollment ID: O20050421000096

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Robert T Bechtel is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Robert T Bechtel, MD
600 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd,
Altoona, PA 16602-5530

Ph: (814) 946-0821
Robert T Bechtel, MD
600 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd,
Altoona, PA 16602-5530

Ph: (814) 946-0821

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