Active NPI 1144481383 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Peter Jeffrey Bechtel , MD

Surgery • Marion, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Peter Bechtel, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Marion, NC. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2008, Dr. Bechtel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 430 RANKIN DR.

Dr. Bechtel maintains professional affiliations with Mh Mission Hospital Mcdowell, Lllp, Mh Blue Ridge Medical Center, Lllp, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, 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, established patient outpatient office visit, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

430 Rankin Dr

Marion, NC 287526568

Telephone 8286595700

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Mcdowell Hospital Inc Facility NPI 1699772657

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Marion, NC

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs +3.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 15.0 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Marion, NC (1222 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bechtel (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Marion Specialty Average (15.0 Years) 15.0 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	36	17	$189.00	$76.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	24	$186.00	$83.15
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	13	13	$907.00	$242.47
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$357.00	$125.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	44	$186.00	$83.49
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	57	32	$189.00	$75.14
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	35	$115.00	$52.40
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	33	23	$102.00	$47.20
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	19	19	$264.00	$78.57
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	17	17	$781.66	$224.06
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$529.00	$87.56
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$592.69	$171.65
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$357.00	$123.43
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	11	11	$223.00	$79.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$227.00	$105.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	105	66	$186.00	$84.16
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	41	$115.00	$51.19
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	38	23	$102.00	$36.65
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	37	22	$189.00	$67.64
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	21	21	$264.00	$90.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$227.00	$98.75
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$415.56	$100.98
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	15	15	$219.28	$77.94
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	13	13	$669.00	$218.94
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$148.00	$68.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	130	79	$184.23	$85.32
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	86	41	$101.84	$37.23
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	60	39	$189.23	$67.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	43	31	$112.40	$53.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$227.00	$108.09
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	19	19	$224.47	$82.70
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$264.00	$97.50
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	15	$366.88	$100.62
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$533.15	$153.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	110	54	$88.00	$38.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	89	54	$163.00	$70.27
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	88	66	$99.00	$42.03
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	56	42	$163.00	$71.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$237.00	$103.74
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$167.00	$72.93
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$595.00	$145.32
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	16	$225.00	$99.56
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$363.00	$98.05
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$410.00	$98.88
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	14	13	$251.00	$84.81
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	12	12	$755.00	$252.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	121	76	$163.00	$69.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	118	95	$99.00	$41.08
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	76	42	$88.00	$38.03
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	42	36	$163.00	$70.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$237.00	$102.71
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	19	17	$363.00	$95.06
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	18	18	$595.00	$127.01
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$410.00	$95.59
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	12	12	$755.00	$250.88
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$225.00	$97.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	154	96	$134.90	$66.54
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	70	63	$95.92	$39.68
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	68	36	$66.15	$36.36
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	56	56	$130.10	$93.46
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	54	30	$105.84	$67.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$246.96	$95.34
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	20	20	$898.54	$111.04
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	15	15	$9148.18	$1017.52
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$1281.11	$157.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	160	64	$66.14	$36.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	133	74	$135.26	$66.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	93	75	$96.69	$39.95
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	42	42	$166.88	$68.72
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	38	26	$108.71	$67.75
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	31	31	$130.10	$94.61
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	25	25	$898.58	$101.68
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	20	20	$4605.63	$644.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$246.96	$97.14
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$1281.09	$133.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-10

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NC 2024-02901

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License SC 35614

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License PA MT192606

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mh Mission Hospital Mcdowell, Lllp

339 Nebo School Rd, Nebo, NC 287616848

Phone: 8286526386

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, Inc.

125 Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 287773035

Mh Blue Ridge Medical Center, Lllp

125 Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 287773035

Phone: 8287654201

Mh Mission Hospital Mcdowell, Lllp

430 Rankin Dr, Marion, NC 287526568

Phone: 8286595000

Mh Mission Hospital Mcdowell, Lllp

472 Rankin Dr, Marion, NC 287526568

Phone: 8286526326

Mh Blue Ridge Medical Center, Lllp

189 Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 287773035

Phone: 8286820200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dale Buchanan , FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1407097520

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Kenny Simpkins , MD

Urology

NPI 1770577918

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Ashley Badger , MD

Surgery

NPI 1942628425

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 10, 2025

Registered at 430 RANKIN DR, MARION, NC 287526568 (Tel: 8286595700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 10, 2025

Registered at 430 RANKIN DR, MARION, NC 287526568 (Tel: 2865957008)

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

Surgery (License #35614 in SC)

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Updated Practice Location January 05, 2023

Registered at 2000 E GREENVILLE ST STE 2500, ANDERSON, SC 296211728 (Tel: 8645126810)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 05, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 100174, COLUMBIA, SC 292023174 (Tel: 8645126810)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 05, 2023

Surgery (License #MT192606 in PA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 20, 2018

Surgery (License #35614 in SC)

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NPI Profile Active June 25, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 25, 2013

Registered at 2000 E GREENVILLE ST, SUITE 2500, ANDERSON, SC 296211580 (Tel: 8642241111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 25, 2013

Registered at 2000 E GREENVILLE ST, ANDERSON, SC 296211580 (Tel: 8642241111)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 25, 2013

Recorded as PETER BECHTEL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 25, 2013

Surgery (License #MT192606 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 20, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1144481383

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 20, 2008

Last Update: July 10, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

430 Rankin Dr

Marion, NC 287526568

Phone: 2865957008

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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