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- 136 High Street Ext, Lancaster, MA 01523
About Dr. Bechara
Christopher I. Bechara, M.D. practices family practice in Lancaster, MA. Christopher is a 1998 graduate of Rush Medical College of Rush University. Christopher is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 1,188 Medicare patients across 1,607 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and administration of pneumococcal vaccine. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912978644.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (978) 368-8956
- Email not available
Practice Locations
136 HIGH STREET EXT
Lancaster, MA 01523
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,607 services · 1,188 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | Treatment | 90677 |
177 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
116 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
22 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
574 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
320 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | Billing code | G0009 |
181 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
123 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
66 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity | Office visit | 99495 |
17 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment | Billing code | G0402 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Christopher I. Bechara's specialty?
Christopher I. Bechara is a family practice in Lancaster, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Christopher I. Bechara?
Christopher I. Bechara is listed at 136 High Street Ext, Lancaster, MA 01523. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Christopher I. Bechara?
The number on file is (978) 368-8956. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Christopher I. Bechara's NPI number?
Christopher I. Bechara's National Provider Identifier is 1912978644. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Christopher I. Bechara's education?
Christopher I. Bechara attended Rush Medical College of Rush University, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Christopher I. Bechara been practicing?
Christopher I. Bechara has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Christopher I. Bechara known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher I. Bechara provides treatments such as pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent , for intramuscular use and influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Christopher I. Bechara confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher I. Bechara. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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