Christopher I. Bechara, M.D.
NPI 1912978644ActiveIndividual· Family Medicine· Lancaster, MA
Family Medicine (M.D.) with Christopher I Bechara MD PC, practicing in Lancaster, Massachusetts. Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $1,712,079 for 8,854 claims, against $158,247 paid for services in 2024. Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP was the largest of 14 companies reporting payments in 2025, $1,161 in all, mostly food and beverage. Lists Marlborough Hospital and 2 other hospitals as hospital affiliations.
Overview
| NPI | 1912978644 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| NPI issued | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Certified by provider | Sep 16, 2026 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Primary | 207Q00000X | 204955 | MA |
| Family Medicine | 207Q00000X | MD494454 | PA |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Oct 9, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Family Practice (MA); Practitioner - Family Practice (PA) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 335 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 1,784 across 29 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $158,247 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 8,854 · 20,512 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 526 |
| Total drug cost | $1,712,079 |
| Generic share | 79% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Graduation year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Medicare specialty | Family Practice |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical group
- Christopher I Bechara MD PCLancaster, MA · 2 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Marlborough HospitalMarlborough, MA
- Umass Memorial Healthalliance HospitalsLeominster, MA
- Umass Memorial Medical Center/University CampusWorcester, MA
Other facilities
- Care Central Vna & Hospice IncHome health agency · Gardner, MA
- Metrowest Homecare and Hospice, An Amedisys CompanyHome health agency · Marlborough, MA
- Preferred Transitions Home Health Care IncHome health agency · Milford, MA
- Vna and Hospice of Greater MilfordHome health agency · Milford, MA
- Vna Care NetworkHome health agency · Worcester, MA
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$1,161 · 60 payments from 14 companies
- 2024$943.84 · 58 payments from 17 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | $435.53 | 25 |
| Pfizer Inc. | $109.06 | 6 |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $88.08 | 4 |
| Abbvie Inc. | $76.67 | 3 |
| Amgen Inc. | $74.73 | 4 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Food and Beverage$1,161 · 60 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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