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Physician Assistant

Brian M. Bechtol, PA

Works at hospitals in Hickory, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Brian M. Bechtol, PA (Physician Assistant) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Hickory, NC. NPI 1508827239. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Brian M. Bechtol, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Physician AssistantPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
24Years since medical school (graduated 2002)
MaleGender (as listed)
Catawba Valley Medical Group IncGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Brian M. Bechtol work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Brian M. Bechtol at 1 hospital: Catawba Valley Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Brian M. Bechtol see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Morganton, NC, Hickory, NC and Newton, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Brian M. Bechtol's specialty?
Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
Does Brian M. Bechtol accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brian M. Bechtol accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Brian M. Bechtol?
(828) 330-2103, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Brian M. Bechtol's NPI number?
1508827239. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Brian M. Bechtol works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brian M. Bechtol at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Brian M. Bechtol is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Brian M. Bechtol as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc135 clinicians in the group
  • Urgent Care of Mountain View PLLC16 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physician assistants in Morganton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Morganton, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialPA
Graduation year2002
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1508827239
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians