Michael Schechter, DO
NPI 1164800140 · Internal Medicine Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Schechter, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1164800140).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164800140
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 298971 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,029 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 278 | $110 |
| Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, 1-2 Body Regions98925 | 163 | $35 |
| Nerve Conduction, 9-10 Studies95911 | 134 | $239 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 58 | $134 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 58 | $189 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 26 | 23 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 21 | 19 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 13 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$330 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-11
- Last updated
- 2022-09-30
- Certified
- 2022-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Schechter's NPI number?
- Michael Schechter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164800140, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Schechter's specialty?
- Michael Schechter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Schechter located?
- Michael Schechter's practice location on file with NPPES is 2398 Broadway, New York, NY 10024-1703.
- What is Michael Schechter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Schechter is (212) 721-2111.
- Does Michael Schechter accept Medicare?
- Michael Schechter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Schechter's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Schechter's NPI (1164800140) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.