Charles Schechter, M.D.
NPI 1487654125 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Schechter, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1487654125).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487654125
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G4706 (TX)
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
20 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
121 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 61 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 60 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$122 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 176 | 71 |
| Carvedilol | 173 | 73 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 156 | 71 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 131 | 58 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 104 | 42 |
| Atenolol | 96 | 42 |
| Potassium Chloride | 87 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 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
- 2005-07-22
- Last updated
- 2022-08-15
- Certified
- 2022-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Schechter's NPI number?
- Charles Schechter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487654125, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Schechter's specialty?
- Charles Schechter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Schechter located?
- Charles Schechter's practice location on file with NPPES is 613 Elizabeth St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2220.
- What is Charles Schechter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Schechter is (361) 887-2900.
- Does Charles Schechter accept Medicare?
- Charles Schechter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Schechter's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Schechter's NPI (1487654125) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.