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Dr. Brendan Bechard, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bechard, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Brendan Bechard, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Bechard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bechard’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bechard’s office at (212) 241-6696.

    What languages does Dr. Bechard speak?

    Dr. Bechard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bechard typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bechard diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bechard. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bechard typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Brendan Bechard may include:

    Please contact Dr. Bechard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Bechard accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bechard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-6696 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bechard accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Bechard in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bechard's office located?

    Dr. Brendan Bechard's Primary Practice

    1468 Madison Ave

    New York, NY 10029

    (212) 241-6696

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    What is Dr. Bechard's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bechard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497332829.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bechard?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bechard

    What is Dr. Brendan Bechard's specialty?

    Dr. Bechard is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near New York, NY.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Brendan Bechard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bechard is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Harris Regional Hospital, Unc Health Pardee, Adventhealth Hendersonville, Frye Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Brendan Bechard accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Brendan Bechard is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brendan Bechard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bechard's office at (212) 241-6696 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brendan Bechard?

    Please contact Dr. Bechard's office at (212) 241-6696 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bechard's office located?

    Dr. Bechard's office is located in New York, NY.