Dr Harold Alan Schechter, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Forest Hills, NY

Dr Harold Alan Schechter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Forest Hills, New York. He went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. His current practice location is 10837 71st Ave, Forest Hills, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 575-8662.

Dr Harold Alan Schechter is licensed to practice in New York (license number 135262) 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 1932170024.

Contact Information

Dr Harold Alan Schechter, MD
10837 71st Ave,
Forest Hills, NY 11375-4566
(718) 575-8662
(718) 575-5743

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Harold Alan Schechter
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience47 Years
Location10837 71st Ave, Forest Hills, New York
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:
  • Dr Harold Alan Schechter attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932170024
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345317970
  • Enrollment ID: I20080924000378

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Harold Alan Schechter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932170024NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 135262 (New York)Primary

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. Dr Harold Alan 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
Dr Harold Alan Schechter, MD
10837 71st Ave,
Forest Hills, NY 11375-4566

Ph: (718) 575-8662
Dr Harold Alan Schechter, MD
10837 71st Ave,
Forest Hills, NY 11375-4566

Ph: (718) 575-8662

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