Michael D Schechter, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Greenwich, CT

Michael D Schechter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Greenwich, Connecticut. He went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Westchester Medical Group Pc, Westchester Medical Group Pc and his current practice location is 644 W Putnam Ave, Greenwich, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 210-2880.

Michael D Schechter is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 032194) 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 1841217486.

Contact Information

Michael D Schechter, MD
644 W Putnam Ave,
Greenwich, CT 06830-6088
(203) 210-2880
(203) 210-2881

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael D Schechter
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience40 Years
Location644 W Putnam Ave, Greenwich, Connecticut
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:
  • Michael D Schechter attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841217486
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/02/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850481276
  • Enrollment ID: I20100828000165

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael D Schechter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841217486NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 182994 (New York)Secondary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 032194 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Greenwich Hospital Association -Greenwich, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Westchester Medical Group Pc6406752963405
Westchester Medical Group Pc6406752963405

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. Michael D Schechter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWestchester Medical Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881653822
PECOS PAC ID: 6406752963
Enrollment ID: O20050413001057

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. Michael D Schechter 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
Michael D Schechter, MD
2700 Westchester Ave,
Purchase, NY 10577-2547

Ph: (914) 607-5730
Michael D Schechter, MD
644 W Putnam Ave,
Greenwich, CT 06830-6088

Ph: (203) 210-2880

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