Christopher I Bechara, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Lancaster, MA

Christopher I Bechara, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Lancaster, Massachusetts. He went to Rush Medical College Of Rush University and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 136 High Street Ext, Lancaster, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (978) 368-8956.

Christopher I Bechara is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 204955) 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 1912978644.

Contact Information

Christopher I Bechara, MD
136 High Street Ext,
Lancaster, MA 01523-2056
(978) 368-8956
(978) 368-1058

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher I Bechara
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience26 Years
Location136 High Street Ext, Lancaster, Massachusetts
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:
  • Christopher I Bechara attended and graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912978644
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517932361
  • Enrollment ID: I20040826000744

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher I Bechara such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912978644NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 204955 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vna Care NetworkWorcester, MAHome health agency
CaretendersNeedham heights, MAHome health agency
Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MAHospital
Healthalliance Hospitals, IncLeominster, MAHospital
Umass Memorial Medical Center/university CampusWorcester, MAHospital
Umass Memorial Healthcare-marlborough HospitalMarlborough, MAHospital

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. Christopher I Bechara allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChristopher I Bechara Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114043809
PECOS PAC ID: 8628043486
Enrollment ID: O20040826000808

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. Christopher I Bechara 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
Christopher I Bechara, MD
136 High Street Ext,
Lancaster, MA 01523-2056

Ph: (978) 368-8956
Christopher I Bechara, MD
136 High Street Ext,
Lancaster, MA 01523-2056

Ph: (978) 368-8956

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