Dr Norbert Schachter, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Montclair, NJ

Dr Norbert Schachter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Montclair, New Jersey. He went to Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University and graduated in 1972 and has 52 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 547 Valley Rd, Montclair, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (973) 783-6446.

Dr Norbert Schachter is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 31403) 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 1285792747.

Contact Information

Dr Norbert Schachter, MD
547 Valley Rd,
Montclair, NJ 07043-1880
(973) 783-6446
(973) 783-6448

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Norbert Schachter
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience52 Years
Location547 Valley Rd, Montclair, New Jersey
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 Norbert Schachter attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1972
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285792747
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678655594
  • Enrollment ID: I20080131000328

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Norbert Schachter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285792747NPI-NPPES
0955809MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 31403 (New Jersey)Primary
207W00000XOphthalmology 105511 (New York)Secondary

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 Norbert Schachter 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 Norbert Schachter, MD
547 Valley Rd,
Montclair, NJ 07043-1880

Ph: (973) 783-6446
Dr Norbert Schachter, MD
547 Valley Rd,
Montclair, NJ 07043-1880

Ph: (973) 783-6446

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