Dr Barry Alan Schechter, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Boynton Beach, FL

Dr Barry Alan Schechter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Boynton Beach, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute Inc and his current practice location is 1717 W Woolbright Rd, Boynton Beach, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (561) 737-5500.

Dr Barry Alan Schechter is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME62041) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1487716494.

Contact Information

Dr Barry Alan Schechter, MD
1717 W Woolbright Rd,
Boynton Beach, FL 33426-6319
(561) 737-5500
(561) 737-7055



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Barry Alan Schechter
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience36 Years
Location1717 W Woolbright Rd, Boynton Beach, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Barry Alan Schechter graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487716494
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476521501
  • Enrollment ID: I20040917000069

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Barry Alan Schechter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487716494NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME62041 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute Inc21634982968

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Entity NameFlorida Eye Microsurgical Institute Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104971423
PECOS PAC ID: 2163498296
Enrollment ID: O20040909000326

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Barry Alan Schechter, MD
1717 W Woolbright Rd,
Boynton Beach, FL 33426-6319

Ph: (561) 737-5500
Dr Barry Alan Schechter, MD
1717 W Woolbright Rd,
Boynton Beach, FL 33426-6319

Ph: (561) 737-5500

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