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DR. HAROLD ALAN SCHECHTER MD
NPI 1932170024
Internal Medicine in Forest Hills, NY

Active since January 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled
10837 71ST AVE, FOREST HILLS, NY 11375(718) 575-8662(718) 575-5743 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Harold Alan Schechter Md NPPES

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

DR. HAROLD ALAN SCHECHTER MD (NPI 1932170024) is an individual internal medicine provider in Forest Hills, New York, licensed in New York (135262) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New York University School Of Medicine (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932170024
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HAROLD ALAN SCHECHTERCredential: MD
Location Address10837 71ST AVEForest Hills, NY 11375-4566
Mailing Address10837 71st AveForest Hills, NY 11375-4566 · (718) 575-8662 · Fax (718) 575-5743
Fax(718) 575-5743
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York University School Of MedicineGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateJanuary 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1932170024 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in NY · 135262
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

10837 71ST AVE, Forest Hills, NY 11375

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

Dr. Harold Alan Schechter 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 ID345317970
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080924000378
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 2

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.

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.
26 services14 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
14 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11375 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
$153.13 typical visit price
range $67.00 – $201.98
Typical copayment $38.28 (range $16.75 – $50.49)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$116.96 typical visit price
range $21.62 – $163.52
Typical copayment $29.24 (range $5.40 – $40.88)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 3

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

Internal Medicine
10837 71ST AVE, UNIT PO2
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Ophthalmology
10837 71ST AVE
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Specialist
10837 71ST AVE
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375

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 Harold Schechter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Harold Schechter is 1932170024. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 28, 2006.

Where is Harold Schechter located?

Harold Schechter practices at 10837 71st Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375. The listed phone number is (718) 575-8662.

What is Harold Schechter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Harold Schechter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Harold Schechter 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 Harold Schechter was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.