Dr Richard Steven Schachter, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Old Bridge, NJ

Dr Richard Steven Schachter, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Old Bridge, New Jersey. He went to New York College Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Instep Podiatry and his current practice location is 28 Throckmorton Ln, Old Bridge, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (732) 679-6400.

Dr Richard Steven Schachter is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number MD01105) 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 1013902428.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Steven Schachter, DPM
28 Throckmorton Ln,
Old Bridge, NJ 08857-2558
(732) 679-6400
(732) 679-4880

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Steven Schachter
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience48 Years
Location28 Throckmorton Ln, Old Bridge, 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 Richard Steven Schachter attended and graduated from New York College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013902428
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/15/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577699347
  • Enrollment ID: I20100331000416

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Steven Schachter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013902428NPI-NPPES
0637301MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery MD01105 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Robert Wood Johnson University HospitalNew brunswick, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Instep Podiatry42847600593

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Richard Steven Schachter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameInstep Podiatry
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851318745
PECOS PAC ID: 4284760059
Enrollment ID: O20100506000033

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 Richard Steven 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 Richard Steven Schachter, DPM
28 Throckmorton Ln,
Old Bridge, NJ 08857-2558

Ph: (732) 679-6400
Dr Richard Steven Schachter, DPM
28 Throckmorton Ln,
Old Bridge, NJ 08857-2558

Ph: (732) 679-6400

Reviews and Comments


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