Douglas Schechter, MD
NPI 1588963888 · Anesthesiology Physician · Manhasset, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Schechter, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Manhasset, NY (NPI 1588963888).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588963888
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 273808 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
4,363 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,222 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 931 | $148 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 447 | $106 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 431 | $104 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 309 | $72 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 378 | 90 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 358 | 96 |
| Gabapentin | 277 | 86 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 237 | 72 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 209 | 58 |
| Pregabalin | 161 | 44 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,322 across 136 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
- 2011-03-25
- Last updated
- 2018-05-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Schechter's NPI number?
- Douglas Schechter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588963888, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Schechter's specialty?
- Douglas Schechter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Schechter located?
- Douglas Schechter's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY 11030.
- What is Douglas Schechter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Schechter is (516) 562-0100.
- Does Douglas Schechter accept Medicare?
- Douglas Schechter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Schechter's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Schechter's NPI (1588963888) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.