CLIFFORD CHARLES SHECKTER MD
NPI 1306289681
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Palo Alto, CA

Active since April 16, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
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: April 29, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 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 surgical critical care provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (A131791) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306289681
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameCLIFFORD CHARLES SHECKTERCredential: MD
Location Address300 PASTEUR DRPalo Alto, CA 94304-2203
Mailing Address300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304-2203 · (650) 723-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2024
NPI 1306289681 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License Licensed in CA · A131791
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedPlastic SurgeryTaxonomy 208200000X · License A131791 (CA)
300 PASTEUR DR, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

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

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 Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Clifford Sheckter was last updated on April 29, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.