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CLIFFORD CHARLES SHECKTER MD
NPI 1306289681
Plastic Surgery in Palo Alto, CA

Active since April 16, 2013PECOS Enrolled
76.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
300 PASTEUR DR, PALO ALTO, CA 94304(650) 723-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 29, 2024, Aug 18, 2021, Jun 8, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Clifford Charles Sheckter Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CLIFFORD CHARLES SHECKTER MD (NPI 1306289681) is an individual plastic surgery provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in Maryland (D0107691) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Baltimore, and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306289681
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208200000X
Provider Legal NameCLIFFORD CHARLES SHECKTERCredential: MD
Location Address300 PASTEUR DRPalo Alto, CA 94304-2203
Mailing Address6201 Greenleigh AveMiddle River, MD 21220-2004 · (410) 933-2704 · Fax (410) 500-4266
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1306289681 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208200000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · D0107691✔ Licensed in CA · A131791
Definition
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License D0107691 (MD)
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License A131791 (CA)
300 PASTEUR DR, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11800 Orleans StBaltimore, MD 21287-0010 · Phone (410) 502-2037

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Clifford Charles Sheckter Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3274962766
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210614001378
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Clifford Sheckter reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
300 PASTEUR DRIVE
Stanford, CA 94305
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 4,258 clinicians in this Medicare group
Children
725 WELCH RD
Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3,617 clinicians in this Medicare group
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
231 GRANT AVENUE
Palo Alto, CA 94306
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1588721500 (California), NPI 1629301346 (California)
  • 2,460 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
124 services40 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
13 services11 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94304 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$106.47 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $26.61 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.31
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.95

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychosomatic Medicine)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Psychologist (Clinical)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Colon & Rectal Surgery
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Clifford Sheckter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Clifford Sheckter is 1306289681. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2013.

Where is Clifford Sheckter located?

Clifford Sheckter practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The listed phone number is (650) 723-4000.

What is Clifford Sheckter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is Clifford Sheckter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Clifford Sheckter is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Clifford Sheckter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Clifford Sheckter reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Stanford Health Care (Stanford, CA), Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile (Palo Alto, CA) and County Of Santa Clara (Palo Alto, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Clifford Sheckter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Clifford Sheckter was last updated on October 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.