Dr. Steven Schechter

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 39+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Steven Schechter, MD, is a Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) specialist in Plainville, Massachusetts. He attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Saint Anne's Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital. Dr. Steven Schechter also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Surgical Associates, Inc.. Dr. Steven Schechter accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Steven Schechter at 60 Messenger St to request Dr. Steven Schechter the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 60 Messenger St
Plainville, MA 02762-2258


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Steven Schechter
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6709781446
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 39 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Steven Schechter attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1985.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1740241876
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 20, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Steven Schechter

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Steven Schechter has been primarily specialized in Colon & Rectal Surgery for over 39 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Colon & Rectal Surgery
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    Colon & Rectal Surgery
    A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • University Surgical Associates, Inc.


Practice Locations

60 Messenger St
Plainville, MA 02762-2258
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, June 4, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, March 20, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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