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Active NPI 1487716494 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Barry Alan Schechter , MD

Ophthalmology • Boynton Beach, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Barry Schechter, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Boynton Beach, FL. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1988, Dr. Schechter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1717 W WOOLBRIGHT RD.

Dr. Schechter is affiliated with Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include closure of tear duct opening using plug, imaging of retina, established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1717 W Woolbright Rd

Boynton Beach, FL 334266319

Telephone 5617375500
Fax 5617377055
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Boynton Beach Asc, Llc Facility NPI 1861550246

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Boynton Beach, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +12.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.3 Yrs
State Avg: 28.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
28 Specialists

Practicing in Boynton Beach, FL (1686 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
64.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schechter (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Boynton Beach Specialty Average (25.3 Years) 25.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
1,751 562 $280.16 $112.81
92134 Imaging of retina
1,629 1,440 $100.00 $41.24
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
1,532 1,354 $250.00 $131.18
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
1,018 962 $65.00 $26.10
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
929 666 $175.00 $92.89
92285 Photography of content of eyes
635 530 $90.00 $24.33
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
331 331 $274.92 $155.02
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing
313 305 $55.00 $16.20
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
310 181 $150.00 $41.17
92250 Photography of the retina
285 280 $125.00 $35.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
272 255 $150.00 $65.90
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
247 148 $2250.00 $551.18
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
209 153 $600.00 $350.36
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure
190 184 $310.63 $59.21
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye
181 110 $500.00 $17.27
92025 Ct scan of cornea
170 162 $75.00 $37.66
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
118 104 $119.87 $15.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
85 83 $100.00 $35.98
65205 Removal of foreign body in external eye, conjunctiva
83 77 $100.00 $23.14
67840 Removal of eyelid growth
60 51 $577.50 $297.09
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
55 13 $2.89 $0.99
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
45 45 $195.00 $87.49
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
43 29 $2250.00 $751.63
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
29 29 $25.00 $11.56
65222 Removal of foreign body, external eye, cornea with slit lamp examination
27 27 $195.00 $58.53
68040 Removal of scarring of lining of eyelid due to infection
26 25 $246.15 $79.02
65800 Removal of eye fluid
25 19 $400.00 $119.32
65210 Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva or sclera)
22 22 $115.00 $34.07
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye
20 11 $3450.00 $693.60
67800 Removal of eyelid growth
17 15 $275.00 $128.26
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease
17 17 $75.00 $33.57
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
16 11 $500.00 $258.32
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths
14 13 $60.00 $50.69
J9190 Injection, fluorouracil, 500 mg
14 13 $15.00 $2.90
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface
12 11 $1575.00 $1132.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License FL ME62041

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute Inc

1717 W Woolbright Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 334266319

Phone: 5617375500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

7 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1124845953

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1265094551

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1487917530

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1578625570

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1851457444

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Randy Katz , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1861455529

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 1717 W WOOLBRIGHT RD, BOYNTON BEACH, FL 334266319 (Tel: 5617375500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 1717 W WOOLBRIGHT RD, BOYNTON BEACH, FL 334266319 (Tel: 5617375500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as BARRY SCHECHTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #ME62041 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1487716494
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 15, 2006
Last Update: July 09, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1717 W Woolbright Rd

Boynton Beach, FL 334266319

Phone: 5617375500

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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