DR. SHELDON SCHECHTER M.D.
NPI 1235254574
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Brooklyn, NY

NPI Status: Active since March 19, 2007

Contact Information

2350 OCEAN AVE
BROOKLYN, NY
ZIP 11229
Phone: (718) 376-8100
Fax: (718) 376-8176

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Radiology
  • Diagnostic Radiology

About SHELDON SCHECHTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sheldon Schechter, a provider established in Brooklyn, New York with a medical specialization in Radiology, focusing in diagnostic radiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1235254574 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2085R0202X with license number 099712 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1235254574
Provider Name
DR. SHELDON SCHECHTER M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2350 OCEAN AVE BROOKLYN, NY 11229
Location Phone
(718) 376-8100
Location Fax
(718) 376-8176
Mailing Address
2350 OCEAN AVE BROOKLYN, NY 11229
Mailing Phone
(718) 376-8100
Mailing Fax
(718) 376-8176
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-19-2007
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Taxonomy Code
2085R0202X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
099712
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
C10927MEDICARE UPIN (02)NY 
524311MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NY 

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1235254574, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
4
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 2 → 4 4 → 8 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 5 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 66

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1235254574.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 12 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physical Therapist
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BROOKLYN, NY 11229
Physical Therapist
2350 OCEAN AVE, SUITE 5
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
Radiology (Body Imaging)
2350 OCEAN AVE, MEDICAL SUITE 4
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
Psychologist (Clinical)
2350 OCEAN AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
2350 OCEAN AVE, SUITE 5
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
Psychologist (Clinical)
2350 OCEAN AVE, 2F
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
Physical Therapist
2350 OCEAN AVE, STE 5
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2350 OCEAN AVE, MEDICAL SUITE #4
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
Family Medicine
2350 OCEAN AVE, SUITE 8
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
Social Worker (Clinical)
2350 OCEAN AVE, APT 2E
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
Home Health
2350 OCEAN AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
Physical Therapist
2350 OCEAN AVE, SUITE5
BROOKLYN, NY 11229

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1235254574, enumerated as an "individual" on March 19, 2007.

The provider is located at 2350 OCEAN AVE BROOKLYN, NY 11229 and the phone number is (718) 376-8100.

Radiology with taxonomy code 2085R0202X and a focus in Diagnostic Radiology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.