Physician Profile
Rabih I. Bechara, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bechara
Based in Charlotte, NC, Rabih I. Bechara, MD is listed in the NPI registry under critical care medicine. Rabih is also listed as specializing in internal medicine and pulmonary disease. According to Medicare claims data, Rabih cared for 357 Medicare patients across 377 services. The services billed most often include aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (704) 446-4490
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1350 S KINGS DR
Charlotte, NC 28207
1237 Harding Pl Ste 3200
Charlotte, NC 28204
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Critical Care 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
Blood & metabolism
Brain & nerve
- Hemorrhagic stroke
- Ruptured Brain Aneurysm
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Sudden Muscle Weakness Crisis
Brain & Nervous System
- Brain Swelling
- Fainting and syncope
- ICU Delirium and Confusion
- Ischemic stroke
- Status epilepticus
- Traumatic brain injury
Breathing & Lungs
- Collapsed lung
- Respiratory failure
- Severe asthma attack
- Severe Blood Clot in Lung
- Severe Pneumonia
Digestive emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Heart & Circulation
- Cardiac Arrest
- Shock
- Torn Aorta
Heart & vascular
- Dangerous high blood pressure
- Sudden Heart Muscle Weakness
Infection & Sepsis
Infections
Injury & trauma
Lung & breathing
- Critical COVID Complications
- Fluid in the Lungs
Medication reactions
Metabolic Emergencies
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- High Acid in Blood
Muscle & kidney
Organ Failure
- Acute kidney injury
- Multiple Organ Failure
- Severe Pancreatitis
- Sudden Liver Failure
Pregnancy emergencies
Recovery
- Post-ICU Weakness
Substance emergencies
Toxicity & Trauma
- Drug overdose or poisoning
- Hypothermia and frostbite
- Severe Burns
Procedures & services
Airway & Breathing
- Airway Scope and Suctioning
- Breathing machine management
- Chest tube insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Tracheostomy
Airway procedures
Brain procedures
Breathing support
Consultation & Recovery
- Family ICU Consultation and Goals of Care
- Post-ICU Recovery Care
Digestive procedures
Emergency surgery
- Emergency Chest Opening for Trauma
Fluid Drainage
Heart procedures
Heart support
ICU recovery
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
- Early ICU Physical Rehab
Lab tests & monitoring
Life Support
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- CPR and defibrillation
- ECMO (Heart-Lung Machine)
- Stomach Positioning for Lung Failure
- Targeted Body Cooling
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
- Ventilator Support
Medication therapies
- Emergency Clot-Busting Medication
Medications & Infusions
- Emergency Blood Transfusion
- ICU Sedation and Pain Relief
- IV Blood Pressure Support (Pressors)
Monitoring
- Bladder and Belly Pressure Check
- Brain Blood Flow Ultrasound
- Brain Pressure Monitor Placement
- Continuous Brain Wave Monitoring
- Emergency ultrasound
- Heart Pressure Catheter Monitoring
- Lumbar puncture
Nutrition & Digestion
Nutrition support
Organ Support
Vascular Access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
377 services · 357 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31645 |
72 | More than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31627 |
32 | More often than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope | Procedure | 31629 |
29 | More often than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
29 | More often than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound | Procedure | 31654 |
28 | As often as other peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | Procedure | 31628 |
26 | As often as other peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes | Procedure | 31652 |
25 | More often than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
59 | As often as other peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
37 | More often than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
27 | As often as other peers in Critical Care Medicine |
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.
Other critical care physicians at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other critical care physicians in Charlotte 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Bechara specialize in?
Dr. Bechara is a critical care physician in Charlotte, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Critical Care Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Bechara located?
Dr. Bechara is listed at 1350 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28207. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bechara's phone number?
The number on file is (704) 446-4490. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bechara's NPI number?
Dr. Bechara's National Provider Identifier is 1841240512. 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
Where did Dr. Bechara go to medical school?
Dr. Bechara attended Other, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bechara been practicing?
Dr. Bechara has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Bechara do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bechara performs procedures including aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope, computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope and needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bechara confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bechara. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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