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Dr. Erica Lynn Bechtel, MD

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Wayne State University School of Medicine (2012)

Professional interests include: spinal cord injury, rehabilitation

1201 S. Miller Street Central Campus
Wenatchee, WA 98801

(509) 662-1511

Dr. Erica Lynn Bechtel, MD is a physiatrist in Puyallup, WA specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). She graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2012 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Erica Lynn Bechtel, MD is affiliated with Confluence Health and CENTRAL WASHINGTON HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATION.

Office Locations

Address:

1701 Third Street SE Suite 200
Puyallup, WA 98372

Address:

1201 S. Miller Street Central Campus
Wenatchee, WA 98801

Some issues Dr. Erica Lynn Bechtel, MD can help you with:

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

hospital care	231
inpatient care	231

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	50
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	38
Cancer	0

doctor visit	108
hospital care	518
inpatient care	518

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	50
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

doctor visit	152
hospital care	496
inpatient care	496

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	14
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	48
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

doctor visit	89
hospital care	528
inpatient care	528

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	16
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

doctor visit	74
hospital care	378
inpatient care	378

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erica Lynn Bechtel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Erica Lynn Bechtel, MD treated as a physiatrist in Puyallup, WA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	107
hospital care	430
inpatient care	430

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erica Lynn Bechtel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	15

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

**Age**
75 to 84	10
85 and over	3
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	16

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erica Lynn Bechtel, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erica Lynn Bechtel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and stroke.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	3
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Erica Lynn Bechtel, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2012. She has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (2012)

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Erica Lynn Bechtel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Confluence Health

CENTRAL WASHINGTON HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATION

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
ARGENX US, INC.	$110 VYVGART $110

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$110

Biography

Dr. Erica Bechtel practices physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) in Wenatchee, WA and Puyallup, WA. She has indicated that her clinical interests include spinal cord injury and rehabilitation. She is affiliated with Confluence Health. Dr. Bechtel studied medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. She has an open panel in Puyallup, WA according to Doctor.com.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erica Lynn Bechtel, MD From 2017 - 2021

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