BECHARA MEZHER MD – NPI #1598751794
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

BECHARA MEZHER is a physician located in TUCSON, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598751794 to BECHARA MEZHER on September 22, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 18, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BECHARA MEZHER below.

NPI Profile for
BECHARA MEZHER

NPI Number
1598751794
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BECHARA MEZHER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1505 N SWAN RD
TUCSON, AZ 85712
Phone: (520) 869-9233 Fax: (888) 422-9903
2 Other location(s):
350 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711-2602
Phone: (520) 296-3211
Fax: (520) 873-3921
500 Walter St NE Ste 401
Albuquerque, NM 87102-2563
Phone: (505) 727-7833
Mailing address
1505 N SWAN RD STE 121
TUCSON, AZ 85712-4044
Phone: (520) 795-3090 Fax: (520) 795-3537
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 18, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for BECHARA MEZHER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherNM LICENSENMMD2023-1621
medicaidAZ703448
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)
AZ 28951

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BECHARA MEZHER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
      350 NORTH WILMOT ROAD
      TUCSON, AZ 85711
    • TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER
      5301 EAST GRANT ROAD
      TUCSON, AZ 85712

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