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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bechtold, Family Medicine Specialist in Sioux City, IA?
Dr. Nicholas Bechtold, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sioux City, IA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bechtold is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bechtold’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bechtold’s office at (712) 274-2400.
What languages does Dr. Bechtold speak?
Dr. Bechtold and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bechtold typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bechtold 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. Bechtold. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bechtold typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bechtold performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bechtold. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Shaving Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Skin Lesion Shave Excision
- Mole Shaving
- Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
- Dermal Lesion Shave
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
- 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Simple Wound Repair (Small)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Minor Laceration Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure
- Small Cut Stitching
- Simple Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Vasectomy
- Male Birth Control Surgery
- Male Sterilization Procedure
- Semen Analysis After Vasectomy
CPT Codes:
- 55250: Vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure), including postoperative semen examination(s)
Does Dr. Bechtold accept my insurance?
Dr. Bechtold accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (712) 274-2400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bechtold accept in Sioux City, IA?
Dr. Bechtold in Sioux City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Avera Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Iowa
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Bechtold's office located?
Dr. Nicholas Bechtold's Primary Practice
2600 Outer Dr N
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 274-2400
What is Dr. Bechtold's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bechtold's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932493749.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bechtold?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bechtold
What is Dr. Nicholas Bechtold's specialty?
Dr. Bechtold is a Family Medicine Specialist near Sioux City, IA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Bechtold affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bechtold is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - St. Luke's, Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center, Dunes Surgical Hospital 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
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Is Nicholas Bechtold accepting new patients in Sioux City, IA?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Bechtold is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Bechtold offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bechtold's office at (712) 274-2400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Bechtold?
Please contact Dr. Bechtold's office at (712) 274-2400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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