Dr. Jack T Bechtel
Pathology in Abingdon, Virginia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 50+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Jack T Bechtel Jr., DPM,MD, is a Pathology specialist in Abingdon, Virginia. He attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Dr. Jack T Bechtel also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Highlands Pathology Consultants, P.c.. Dr. Jack T Bechtel accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Jack T Bechtel at 16000 Johnston Memorial Dr to request Dr. Jack T Bechtel the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Jack T Bechtel Jr. |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
2769575737 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Pathology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 50 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
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A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of foot disorders, diseases and injuries. A DPM makes independent judgments and performs or orders all necessary diagnostic tests. They perform surgery; administer medications, including DEA-restricted medications; and prescribe physical therapy regimens.
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Jack T Bechtel attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1974.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1174500912
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, December 22, 2005
- NPI Deactivation Date: Thursday, March 13, 2014
- NPI Reactivation Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2015
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Jack T Bechtel
Medical Licenses
Dr. Jack T Bechtel has been primarily specialized in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology for over 50 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
click for detail Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
| 12576 | Tennessee |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Bristol, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Highlands Pathology Consultants, P.c.
| Highlands Pathology Consultants, P.c. | 13 |
Practice Locations
16000 Johnston Memorial Dr
Abingdon, VA 24211-7659
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, May 19, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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