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- 1717 W Woolbright Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
About Dr. Schechter
Based in Boynton Beach, FL, Barry A. Schechter, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Barry cared for 8,081 Medicare patients across 10,547 services. The services billed most often include closure of tear duct opening using plug, imaging of retina, and established patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1487716494 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (561) 737-5500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1717 W WOOLBRIGHT RD
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,547 services · 8,081 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
1,751 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
247 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
209 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
181 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
118 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva) | Procedure | 65205 |
83 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
60 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
43 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp | Procedure | 65222 |
27 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
190 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Boynton Beach 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Barry A. Schechter's specialty?
Barry A. Schechter is an eye doctor in Boynton Beach, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Barry A. Schechter?
Barry A. Schechter is listed at 1717 W Woolbright Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33426. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Barry A. Schechter?
The number on file is (561) 737-5500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Barry A. Schechter's NPI number?
Barry A. Schechter's National Provider Identifier is 1487716494. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Barry A. Schechter's education?
Barry A. Schechter attended Other, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Barry A. Schechter been practicing?
Barry A. Schechter has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Barry A. Schechter known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Barry A. Schechter performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Barry A. Schechter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Barry A. Schechter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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