Active NPI 1184671083 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Douglas Prechtel

Internal Medicine • Bethlehem, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Douglas Prechtel is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Bethlehem, PA. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003, Douglas Prechtel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 801 OSTRUM ST.

Douglas Prechtel maintains professional affiliations with St Lukes Physician Group Inc, Gslpg, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

801 Ostrum St

Bethlehem, PA 180151000

Telephone 4845266643

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Homestar Medical Equipment & Infusion Services Facility NPI 1134197874

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +4.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.9 Yrs

State Avg: 28.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

161 Specialists

Practicing in Bethlehem, PA (7609 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

53.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Prechtel (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Bethlehem Specialty Average (18.9 Years) 18.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	523	216	$143.90	$77.70
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	151	149	$212.78	$112.70
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	137	133	$406.61	$170.59
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$296.42	$128.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	559	222	$139.92	$77.31
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	144	134	$207.04	$111.02
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	128	125	$394.44	$169.30
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	16	13	$199.88	$116.39
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$285.31	$127.22
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	12	12	$229.92	$50.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	578	230	$136.09	$69.99
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	142	140	$383.73	$194.23
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	131	124	$201.57	$102.90
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	21	21	$347.81	$175.99
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	12	11	$195.00	$100.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	665	289	$132.47	$71.13
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	178	173	$196.27	$104.55
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	151	149	$374.66	$197.98
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	33	32	$341.03	$179.85
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	16	12	$189.75	$102.24
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	14	13	$111.29	$71.15
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	13	12	$144.15	$71.26
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	11	11	$218.18	$52.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	695	270	$129.14	$72.71
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	168	164	$191.18	$106.91
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	88	87	$366.13	$203.72
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	29	28	$332.86	$186.12
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	20	20	$141.40	$72.83
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	19	18	$186.16	$105.13
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	11	11	$129.55	$73.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	657	268	$124.96	$72.54
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	196	185	$184.57	$106.53
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	172	168	$352.95	$201.93
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	42	42	$320.71	$185.29
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	32	31	$136.66	$72.66
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	17	17	$207.12	$52.26
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	14	11	$180.00	$103.81
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$254.27	$136.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	762	293	$134.29	$71.02
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	183	182	$203.33	$104.95
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	142	139	$364.23	$198.38
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	56	45	$197.00	$101.69
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	35	35	$327.57	$183.28
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	26	26	$140.77	$69.45
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	17	16	$161.82	$70.99
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$286.45	$122.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	670	259	$146.00	$69.75
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	134	134	$396.72	$192.94
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	134	130	$243.00	$103.23
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	130	99	$209.00	$99.33
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	34	34	$397.00	$175.55
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	32	32	$178.00	$70.25
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	27	27	$178.00	$69.95
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	14	13	$144.00	$70.48
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	13	13	$640.00	$216.46

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-09-10

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PA OS013308

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Gslpg, Inc

100 Paramount Blvd, Orwigsburg, PA 179612202

Phone: 2726394990

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

801 Ostrm St, Bethlehem, PA 180151000

Phone: 6109544000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Patrick Newins , MSN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1053285460

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Kelly Martorano , ACNP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

15 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 10, 2025

Registered at 801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 180151000

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 10, 2025

Internal Medicine (License #OS013308 in PA)

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Updated Practice Location January 04, 2021

Registered at 801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 180151000 (Tel: 4845266643)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 04, 2021

Hospitalist (License #OS013308 in PA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 04, 2019

Registered at 920 CHURCH ST N, CONCORD, NC 280252927

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 08, 2018

Registered at 920 CHURCH STREET NORTH, CONCORD, NC 28025

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Updated Practice Location October 01, 2018

Registered at 920 CHURCH ST N, SUITE 255, CONCORD, NC 280252927 (Tel: 7044031331)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 01, 2018

Registered at 920 CHURCH ST N, CONCORD, NC 280252927

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 01, 2018

Recorded as DOUGLAS PRECHTEL

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NPI Profile Active June 10, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 10, 2013

Registered at 920 CHURCH ST N, SUITE 255B, CONCORD, NC 280252927 (Tel: 7044031331)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 10, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 601643, CHARLOTTE, NC 282601643 (Tel: 7044031331)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 10, 2013

Recorded as DOUGLAS PRECHTEL, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 10, 2013

Hospitalist (License #2006-00213 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184671083

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 27, 2006

Last Update: September 10, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

801 Ostrum St

Bethlehem, PA 180151000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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