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DR. LEON MAYNARD SHECHTMAN OD
NPI 1487669057
Optometrist in North Miami Beach, FL

Active since July 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2000 NE 164TH ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162(305) 940-0037(305) 940-1070 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Leon Maynard Shechtman Od NPPES

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

DR. LEON MAYNARD SHECHTMAN OD (NPI 1487669057) is an individual optometrist in North Miami Beach, Florida, licensed in Florida (OPC3276) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487669057
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LEON MAYNARD SHECHTMANCredential: OD
Location Address2000 NE 164TH STNorth Miami Beach, FL 33162-4121
Mailing Address2000 Ne 164th StNorth Miami Beach, FL 33162-4121 · (305) 940-0037 · Fax (305) 940-1070
Phone(305) 940-0037
Fax(305) 940-1070
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 8, 2016
✔ NPI 1487669057 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · OPC3276
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
2000 NE 164TH ST, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid620629800FL
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedE4255ZFL
Other1613FL · Primary Plus
Medicare UPINU80729FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Leon Maynard Shechtman Od 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 ID4789699703
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060213000574
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33162 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
$141.56 typical visit price
range $60.92 – $187.05
Typical copayment $35.39 (range $15.23 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.86 typical visit price
range $18.99 – $150.24
Typical copayment $18.96 (range $4.74 – $37.56)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

NORTH MIAMI BEACH EYE CENTER LLC
Optometrist
2000 NE 164TH ST
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
Miami-Dade County (305) 940-0037

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 Leon Shechtman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leon Shechtman is 1487669057. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2006.

Where is Leon Shechtman located?

Leon Shechtman practices at 2000 NE 164th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162. The listed phone number is (305) 940-0037.

What is Leon Shechtman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Leon Shechtman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leon Shechtman 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.

What insurance does Leon Shechtman accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 8 other insurers list Leon Shechtman as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leon Shechtman was last updated on February 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.