Active NPI 1376833491 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Walter F Schlech , MD

Emergency Medicine • Springfield, MA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Walter Schlech, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Emergency Medicine in Springfield, MA. Practice services are available at 759 CHESTNUT ST under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

759 Chestnut St

Springfield, MA 011991619

Telephone 4137943233

Fax 4137949060

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Baystate Medical Center Inc Facility NPI 1497756282

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Springfield, MA

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 13.8 Yrs

State Avg: 24.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

123 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MA (1875 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

79.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

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
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	99	97	$592.68	$120.83
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	80	79	$870.49	$175.34
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	13	13	$355.58	$71.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	173	170	$560.20	$123.14
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	86	83	$823.25	$177.16
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	17	17	$336.99	$73.16
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	14	14	$1063.86	$217.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	169	166	$520.10	$123.89
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	67	67	$761.46	$179.86
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	42	42	$309.50	$73.58
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	16	16	$962.48	$222.24
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	12	12	$276.41	$43.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	162	155	$496.96	$127.61
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	77	77	$732.46	$186.07
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	36	36	$297.89	$75.15
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	20	18	$956.84	$228.82
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	19	19	$266.50	$44.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	136	129	$476.56	$125.65
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	64	64	$709.82	$182.36
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	26	26	$285.18	$68.78
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	26	26	$258.01	$45.87
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	12	12	$931.11	$233.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	264	258	$454.08	$123.13
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	183	180	$672.71	$181.30
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	59	59	$905.33	$233.49
93308 Ultrasound of heart, follow-up	23	23	$187.77	$27.14
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	23	23	$272.21	$64.93
76604 Ultrasound scan of chest	15	15	$168.14	$28.35
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	13	13	$204.72	$30.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	275	264	$439.90	$121.28
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	228	219	$664.15	$178.44
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	58	58	$876.04	$230.55
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	25	25	$262.73	$63.93
93308 Ultrasound of heart, follow-up	20	20	$180.84	$26.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	278	271	$425.89	$119.02
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	259	253	$642.88	$175.39
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	58	58	$848.23	$227.37
93308 Ultrasound of heart, follow-up	25	25	$174.98	$26.45
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	21	21	$253.25	$62.80
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	18	18	$229.19	$41.99
76604 Ultrasound scan of chest	14	14	$157.05	$27.54
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	12	12	$192.62	$29.68

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License MA 259438

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MA 259438

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Pediatrics

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Marie Boutin , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

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Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 25, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 25, 2014

Registered at 759 CHESTNUT ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011991619 (Tel: 4137943233)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 25, 2014

Registered at 280 CHESTNUT ST, 2ND FLOOR, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011991619 (Tel: 4137945700)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 25, 2014

Recorded as WALTER SCHLECH, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 25, 2014

Emergency Medicine (License #259438 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 11, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1376833491

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 11, 2011

Last Update: July 25, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

280 Chestnut St, 2nd Floor

Springfield, MA 011991619

Phone: 4137945700

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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