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DR. ANDREW C. HECHT M.D.
NPI 1477510196
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in New York, NY

Q: What is Andrew Hecht's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Hecht is 1477510196. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2006.

Q: What is Andrew Hecht's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.

Q: Is Andrew Hecht enrolled in Medicare?

No. Andrew Hecht has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrew Hecht was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 37 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.

Active since April 27, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028

5 E 98TH ST, BOX 1188, NEW YORK, NY 10029(212) 241-6980(212) 534-8894 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Andrew C. Hecht M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ANDREW C. HECHT M.D. (NPI 1477510196) is an individual orthopaedic surgery of the spine provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (227459-1) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477510196

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XS0117X

Provider Legal NameDR. ANDREW C. HECHTCredential: M.D.

Location Address5 E 98TH ST, BOX 1188New York, NY 10029-6501

Mailing Address5 E 98th St, Box 1188New York, NY 10029-6501 · (212) 241-6980 · Fax (212) 534-8894

Phone(212) 241-6980

Fax(212) 534-8894

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 27, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1477510196 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XS0117X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 227459-1

Definition

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.

5 E 98TH ST, New York, NY 10029

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid02408886NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Andrew C. Hecht M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2022 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2022

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$38.63 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$15.75 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$69.81 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

REBECCA BARZI NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

5 E 98TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10029

New York County (212) 241-0764

BELINDA YEW PHD

Psychologist (Clinical)

5 E 98TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10029

New York County (929) 224-3803

JADEN BAYE-CIGNA PA-C

Physician Assistant

5 E 98TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10029

New York County (212) 241-9728

SUPINDA BUNYAVANICH M.D.

Allergy & Immunology

5 E 98TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10029

New York County (212) 241-5548

DR. SHELDON LICHTBLAU M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

5 E 98TH ST, BOX 1188
NEW YORK, NY 10029

New York County (212) 241-1645

DR. YOUSAF ALI MD

Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)

5 E 98TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10029

New York County (212) 659-9210

MRS. LESLIE CARLSON SCHLACHTER PA

Physician Assistant

5 E 98TH ST, 6TH FLOOR UROLOGY
NEW YORK, NY 10029

New York County (212) 241-5629

ORTHOPEDICS 2 DEPARTMENT OF MOUNT SINAI

Specialist

5 E 98TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10029

New York County (212) 241-8892

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 Andrew Hecht's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Hecht is 1477510196. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2006.

Where is Andrew Hecht located?

Andrew Hecht practices at 5 E 98th St Box 1188, New York, NY 10029. The listed phone number is (212) 241-6980.

What is Andrew Hecht's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.

Is Andrew Hecht enrolled in Medicare?

No. Andrew Hecht has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrew Hecht was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 37 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.