Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bechtel, Radiation Oncologist in Pascagoula, MS?
Dr. John Bechtel, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Pascagoula, MS with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Bechtel completed his residency at University Of North Carolina Hospitals. Dr. Bechtel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bechtel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bechtel’s office.
Where did Dr. Bechtel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of North Carolina Hospitals
Medical School: University of Missouri / Columbia Campus
Is Dr. Bechtel board certified in Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. John Bechtel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Bechtel speak?
Dr. Bechtel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bechtel treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, 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:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Brain Tumor
- Cancer
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C539: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
- Glottic Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
- C320: Malignant neoplasm of glottis
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Which procedures does Dr. Bechtel perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Bechtel may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bechtel's office.
Does Dr. Bechtel accept my insurance?
Dr. Bechtel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bechtel accept in Pascagoula, MS?
Dr. Bechtel in Pascagoula, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bechtel's office located?
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 1407844715.
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. John Bechtel's specialty?
Dr. Bechtel is a Radiation Oncologist near Pascagoula, MS. A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors. Contact Dr. Bechtel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Bechtel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bechtel is affiliated with Singing River Pascagoula Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Radiation Oncologist?
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Is John Bechtel accepting new patients in Pascagoula, MS?
Yes, Dr. John Bechtel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Bechtel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bechtel's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Bechtel?
Please contact Dr. Bechtel's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Bechtel have?
Dr. John Bechtel is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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