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LISA BECHTEL, P.A.

Physician Assistant in TOWSON, Maryland. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
798
Medicare Part D claims · 394 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$276.99
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LISA BECHTEL, P.A. is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in TOWSON, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 798 claims across 394 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $276.99 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LISA BECHTEL, P.A. filed 798 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TOWSON, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LISA BECHTEL, P.A. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/15/2007

NPI 1659422954

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

798 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Physician Assistant share within Maryland

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

LISA BECHTEL, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in TOWSON, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: P.A.. NPI: 1659422954. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LISA BECHTEL, P.A. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding P.A. credentials at 7601 OSLER DR, TOWSON, MD, 21204, with a listed phone of (410) 337-1000. NPI 1659422954 was issued on 01/15/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BECHTEL most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 798 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 394 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 48.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

7601 OSLER DR
TOWSON, MD 21204

Provider Details

NPI 1659422954
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials P.A.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/15/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LISA BECHTEL, P.A. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

AGAPE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS REHABILITATION LP
FOREST HILL, MD

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LISA BECHTEL, P.A.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$277

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LISA BECHTEL, P.A. — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 798 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

798
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
394
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
805
Total Day Supply
5,716
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
389 (48.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
90

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 216, 75-84: 128, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Ondansetron Hcl
264
Oxycodone Hcl
139
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
121
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
83
Cefadroxil
49
Tramadol Hcl
29
Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone Sodium
13
Eliquis
Apixaban
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How LISA BECHTEL, P.A. fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

LISA BECHTEL, P.A.'s 798 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Maryland

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BECHTEL.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LISA BECHTEL, P.A.'s specialty?
LISA BECHTEL, P.A. specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in TOWSON, Maryland. Credentials: P.A..
How much does LISA BECHTEL, P.A. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LISA BECHTEL, P.A. wrote 798 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 394 beneficiaries.
Where is LISA BECHTEL, P.A. located?
LISA BECHTEL, P.A. is located at 7601 OSLER DR, TOWSON, MD, 21204. Phone: (410) 337-1000.
What is LISA BECHTEL, P.A.'s NPI number?
LISA BECHTEL, P.A.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659422954, issued on 01/15/2007.
Does LISA BECHTEL, P.A. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LISA BECHTEL, P.A.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
Does LISA BECHTEL, P.A. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LISA BECHTEL, P.A. had 389 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 48.7%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LISA BECHTEL, P.A. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LISA BECHTEL, P.A.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LISA BECHTEL, P.A. accept Medicare?
LISA BECHTEL, P.A. appears in CMS Medicare data with 798 Part D claims and 394 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LISA BECHTEL, P.A.'s credentials?
LISA BECHTEL, P.A.'s NPI is 1659422954 with credentials P.A.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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