Quick answers
- Does Rabih I. Bechara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rabih I. Bechara 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 Rabih I. Bechara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 107 Original Medicare patients and 443 services for Rabih I. Bechara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rabih I. Bechara's NPI number?
- 1841240512. 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 Rabih I. Bechara, 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 | 107 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 443 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope (31645)72 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)59 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)37 services
- Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope (31627)32 services
- Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope (31624)29 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)59%
- COPD50%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Atrial fibrillation37%
Hospitals where Rabih I. Bechara works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rabih I. Bechara 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.
- Atrium Health UnionMonroe, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340130
- Atrium Health University CityCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340166
- Carolinas Medical Center-NortheastConcord, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340001
- Carolinas Medical Center/Behavioral HealthCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340113
Practice locations
Addresses where Rabih I. Bechara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1237 Harding Pl, Suite 3200Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 355‑5375
- 1350 S Kings DrCharlotte, NC 28207 (704) 355‑7328
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rabih I. Bechara as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolinas Physicians Network Inc2,325 clinicians in the group
- Carolinas Medical Center1,067 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Charlotte
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolinas Physicians Network Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841240512 |
| 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