JOSEPH F BECHAY M.D.
NPI 1730822636
Ophthalmology in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since April 18, 2022PECOS Enrolled
550 CONNELLS PARK LANE, BATON ROUGE, LA 70806(225) 924-2020(225) 924-2809 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 1, 2026, Apr 18, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Joseph F Bechay M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH F BECHAY M.D. (NPI 1730822636) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (350784) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730822636
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH F BECHAYCredential: M.D.
Location Address550 CONNELLS PARK LANEBaton Rouge, LA 70806-6539
Mailing Address550 Connells Park LaneBaton Rouge, LA 70806-6539 · (225) 924-2020 · Fax (225) 924-2809
Fax(225) 924-2809
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2026
NPI 1730822636 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in LA · 350784
Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

550 CONNELLS PARK LANE, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Joseph F Bechay M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID345710042
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260522001513
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70806 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Optometrist
550 CONNELLS PARK LANE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806

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 Joseph Bechay's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Bechay is 1730822636. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2022.

Where is Joseph Bechay located?

Joseph Bechay practices at 550 Connells Park Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The listed phone number is (225) 924-2020.

What is Joseph Bechay's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Joseph Bechay enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Bechay is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Bechay was last updated on June 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.