Christopher I. Bechara, M.D.
Christopher I. Bechara is a Family Medicine specialist based in Lancaster, MA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christopher I. Bechara, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 28+ years, working in independent practice. A Rush Medical College of Rush University graduate since 1998, he brings 28+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and kidney disease. CMS MIPS quality score: 97.02/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
136 High Street Ext, Lancaster, MA 01523-2056
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in Massachusetts on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202397.02/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.4 pts)
Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in MassachusettsHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.54%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
1.54% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.7%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
317
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
505
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,768
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.72M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$944 received from industry
56 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher I. Bechara's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
Rush Medical College
28 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 1998)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Christopher I. Bechara
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher I. Bechara for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Lancaster required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher I. Bechara
NPI records show Dr. Bechara as active with telehealth listed in Lancaster, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 368-8956.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
136 High Street Ext, Lancaster, MA 01523-2056
Mailing Address
136 High Street Ext, Lancaster, MA 01523-2056
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