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Dr. Erica Bechtel, MD

Wenatchee, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bechtel, Physiatrist in Wenatchee, WA?

    Dr. Erica Bechtel, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Wenatchee, WA. Dr. Bechtel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bechtel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bechtel’s office at (253) 697-3265.

    What languages does Dr. Bechtel speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bechtel treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Bechtel 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. Bechtel. 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.

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Spasms
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Muscle cramps
    • Involuntary muscle contractions
    • Muscle twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62838: Other muscle spasm

    Also known as:

    • Quadriplegia
    • Incomplete Quadriplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Tetraplegia
    • Four limb paralysis
    • Complete paralysis
    • Partial four-limb paralysis
    • Incomplete tetraplegia
    • Partial quadriplegia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
    • G8252: Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Post-Traumatic Headache
    • Headache
    • Long-term Headache after Injury
    • Persistent Concussion Headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G44329: Chronic post-traumatic headache, not intractable

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    What procedures does Dr. Bechtel perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Bechtel 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. Bechtel. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Bechtel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bechtel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 697-3265 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bechtel accept in Wenatchee, WA?

    Dr. Bechtel in Wenatchee, WA 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 Nebraska

    • Centene

    • EDS

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bechtel's office located?

    Dr. Erica Bechtel's Primary Practice

    1201 S Miller St

    Wenatchee, WA 98801

    (253) 697-3265

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

    Dr. Bechtel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508123282.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bechtel?

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

    What is Dr. Erica Bechtel's specialty?

    Dr. Bechtel is a Physiatrist near Wenatchee, WA. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Bechtel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Erica Bechtel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bechtel is affiliated with Confluence Health Hospital - Central Campus, Samaritan Hospital - Moses Lake, WA 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 Erica Bechtel accepting new patients in Wenatchee, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Erica Bechtel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Erica Bechtel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bechtel's office at (253) 697-3265 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Erica Bechtel?

    Please contact Dr. Bechtel's office at (253) 697-3265 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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