Quick answers
- Does Bechara Mezher accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bechara Mezher accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Bechara Mezher see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 492 Original Medicare patients and 900 services for Bechara Mezher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bechara Mezher's NPI number?
- 1598751794. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Bechara Mezher, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 492 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 900 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)150 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)148 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)133 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)101 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)57 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Bechara Mezher works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bechara Mezher at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- St Joseph's HospitalTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030011
- St. Mary's HospitalTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030010
- Tucson Medical CenterTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030006
Practice locations
Addresses where Bechara Mezher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1505 N Swan Rd, Suite 121Tucson, AZ 85712 (520) 795‑3090
- 1601 W Saint Marys RdTucson, AZ 85745 (520) 872‑3000
- 350 N Wilmot RdTucson, AZ 85711 (520) 873‑3000
- 5301 E Grant RdTucson, AZ 85712 (520) 324‑4230
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bechara Mezher as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- TMC Medical Network281 clinicians in the group
- Tucson Physician Group Holdings LLC201 clinicians in the group
- Swan Gastroenterology PC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Tucson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tucson, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in TMC Medical Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598751794 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians