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Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO

(Dr. Mark Allen Bechtel, D.O.)

(375 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

1680 Ribaut Road Port Royal Medical Pavilion
Port Royal, SC 29935

(843) 524-3344

Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO is a family medicine practitioner in Port Royal, SC specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO is affiliated with Beaufort Memorial.

Office Locations

1680 Ribaut Road Port Royal Medical Pavilion
Port Royal, SC 29935

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Royal, SC 29935

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

In 2023, Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO had a list price for antigen tests, immunization (preventive vaccines), rapid strep test, and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

influenza tests

rapid flu test

In 2023, Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO had a list price for influenza tests, and rapid flu test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lab tests

rapid flu test

By Affordability:

diphtheria vaccine

lab tests

tetanus-diphtheria vaccine

tetanus shot

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO performed more lab tests, and rapid flu test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diphtheria vaccine, lab tests, tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine, and tetanus shot that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Port Royal, SC during 2012 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	908
injections	14
lab tests	38
preventive care	109
thoracic (chest) imaging	38
vaccines	109
X-rays	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Port Royal, SC during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	942
injections	22
lab tests	157
preventive care	99
thoracic (chest) imaging	27
vaccines	99
X-rays	27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	31
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Port Royal, SC during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	960
injections	26
lab tests	132
preventive care	129
thoracic (chest) imaging	44
vaccines	129
X-rays	44

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	26
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Port Royal, SC during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	1001
injections	24
lab tests	111
preventive care	261
thoracic (chest) imaging	46
vaccines	261
X-rays	46

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	682
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	446
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	40
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Port Royal, SC during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	1228
injections	26
lab tests	138
preventive care	73
thoracic (chest) imaging	34
vaccines	73
X-rays	34

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	21
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	33
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Port Royal, SC during 2017 were lab tests, X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	461
lab tests	186
preventive care	14
thoracic (chest) imaging	32
vaccines	14
X-rays	32

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	56
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Port Royal, SC during 2018 were lab tests, breathing treatment, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	18
doctor visit	443
lab tests	187
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	42
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Port Royal, SC during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	17
doctor visit	452
lab tests	77
preventive care	40
vaccines	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	373
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	51
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Port Royal, SC during 2020 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	780
lab tests	137

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	601
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	47
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Port Royal, SC during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	632
lab tests	115
preventive care	90
spinal procedures	14
vaccines	90
X-rays	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	541
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	51
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Port Royal, SC during 2022 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
doctor visit	779
injections	11
lab tests	173
preventive care	246
vaccines	246

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	535

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	821
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	492
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	95
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Port Royal, SC were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and thoracic (chest) imaging.

aspiration	20
doctor visit	780
injections	20
lab tests	131
preventive care	107
spinal procedures	14
thoracic (chest) imaging	36
vaccines	107
X-rays	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	451
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	146
85 and over	42
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	277

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at St. Joseph Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program - Reading, Pa.. He is certified by the Family Medicine, American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: St. Joseph Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program - Reading, Pa.

Board Certification: Family Medicine, American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Beaufort Memorial

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 375 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Port Royal, SC.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Bechtel was very attentive and asked questions for clarification as well as prior history that helped me explain more clearly what I had been experiencing since the onset of symptoms and how I was feeling. He explained his initial assessment indicating the need for doing some testing to determine more clearly what might be going on. [...] I felt reassured [...]

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-26

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I had met Dr. Bechtel before, and was hoping that I would be seen by him again. Dr. Bechtel is thorough, listens to your concerns, and is very kind.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-04

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This was the best / most efficient visit I have experienced at this clinic.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-02

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I asked him if I could ask for him If there Is a next time

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-24

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The doctor was fantastic. Thorough, kind, and patient.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-06

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These people are very good, and caring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-01

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He was very gentle and caring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-21

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Very efficient and helpful

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-23

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Dr. Bechtel was great.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

DR was very helpful.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark A. Bechtel, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$41 $41
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$35 $35
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$16 $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$76
Education	$16

Biography

Dr. Mark Bechtel's specialty is family medicine. He studied medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Bechtel is professionally affiliated with Beaufort Memorial. Unfortunately, according to Doctor.com, he is not currently accepting new patients.