Tamar Schechter
NPI 1568734606 · Surgical Physician Assistant · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tamar Schechter is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in New York, NY (NPI 1568734606).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568734606
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 015010-1 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
137 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 75 | $90 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face64615 | 33 | $159 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $127 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $90–$159 (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 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 144 | 40 |
| Topiramate | 80 | 19 |
| Erenumab-Aooebrand: Aimovig Autoinjector | 68 | — |
| Rimegepant Sulfatebrand: Nurtec Odt | 57 | 13 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 53 | — |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 51 | 12 |
| Naratriptan Hcl | 50 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-02-06
- Last updated
- 2016-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tamar Schechter's NPI number?
- Tamar Schechter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568734606, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tamar Schechter's specialty?
- Tamar Schechter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tamar Schechter located?
- Tamar Schechter's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029-6574.
- What is Tamar Schechter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tamar Schechter is (212) 241-6500.
- Does Tamar Schechter accept Medicare?
- Tamar Schechter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tamar Schechter's NPI active?
- Yes — Tamar Schechter's NPI (1568734606) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.