Quick answers
- Does Theresa M. Bechtel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Theresa M. Bechtel 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 Theresa M. Bechtel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 806 Original Medicare patients and 1,300 services for Theresa M. Bechtel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Theresa M. Bechtel's NPI number?
- 1932291416. 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 Theresa M. Bechtel, 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 | 806 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,300 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)557 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)185 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)128 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)122 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)101 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 pressure74%
- Arthritis35%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Anxiety20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Theresa M. Bechtel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1099 Brookdale StMartinsville, VA 24112 (276) 656‑2021
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Theresa M. Bechtel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Theresa M Bechtel, Od LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Martinsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Martinsville, VA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932291416 |
| 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
- 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