Dr Stuart B Shechter, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Hempstead, NY

Dr Stuart B Shechter, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Hempstead, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1968 and has 56 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. His current practice location is 72 Fulton Ave, Hempstead, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (516) 485-7722.

Dr Stuart B Shechter is licensed to practice in New York (license number N002261) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1770577801.

Contact Information

Dr Stuart B Shechter, DPM
72 Fulton Ave,
Hempstead, NY 11550-3651
(516) 485-7722
(516) 485-2173

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Stuart B Shechter
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience56 Years
Location72 Fulton Ave, Hempstead, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Stuart B Shechter graduated from medical school in 1968
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770577801
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/03/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/11/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698972768
  • Enrollment ID: I20110606000457

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stuart B Shechter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770577801NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist N002261 (New York)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Stuart B Shechter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameShechter & Shechter Dpm P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285648915
PECOS PAC ID: 8820115496
Enrollment ID: O20110601000204

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Stuart B Shechter is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Stuart B Shechter, DPM
72 Fulton Ave,
Hempstead, NY 11550-3651

Ph: (516) 485-7722
Dr Stuart B Shechter, DPM
72 Fulton Ave,
Hempstead, NY 11550-3651

Ph: (516) 485-7722

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Phone: 516-485-7722    Fax: 516-485-2173

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