1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Virginia
  4. Norton
  5. Emergency Medicine
  6. NPI Profile

DR. ROBERT WILLIAMS BECHTEL MD
NPI 1578510079
Emergency Medicine in Norton, VA

Active since May 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100 FIFTEENTH STREET NW, NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, NORTON, VA 24273(276) 679-9600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Robert Williams Bechtel Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ROBERT WILLIAMS BECHTEL MD (NPI 1578510079) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Norton, Virginia, licensed in Tennessee (MD021356) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hancock County Hospital, and is a graduate of Emory University School Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578510079
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT WILLIAMS BECHTELCredential: MD
Location Address100 FIFTEENTH STREET NW, NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITALNorton, VA 24273
Mailing Address170 Frank Hilbert RoadJonesborough, TN 37659
Phone(276) 679-9600
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSEmory University School Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateMay 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 2011
✔ NPI 1578510079 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · MD021356✔ Licensed in TN · 21356✔ Licensed in VA · 0101048181
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 21356 (TN), MD021356 (TN), 0101048181 (VA)
100 FIFTEENTH STREET NW, Norton, VA 24273
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Identifiers 5

Other0187582TN · Blue Shield Of Tennessee
Medicare UPINF17884TN
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3066137TN
Medicare PINVAA104582VA
Medicaid3066137TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert Williams Bechtel Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8820026941
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050730000126
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
23 services22 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
14 services14 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hancock County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Sneedville, TN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number441313
Location1519 Main Street Hwy 33Sneedville, TN 37869 · Hancock County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24273 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$86.88 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.72 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Robert Bechtel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Bechtel is 1578510079. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2006.

Where is Robert Bechtel located?

Robert Bechtel practices at 100 Fifteenth Street NW Norton Community Hospital, Norton, VA 24273. The listed phone number is (276) 679-9600.

What is Robert Bechtel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Robert Bechtel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Bechtel is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Robert Bechtel accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Robert Bechtel as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Robert Bechtel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Bechtel is affiliated with Hancock County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Bechtel was last updated on March 14, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.