Physician Profile
Pagiel Shechter, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shechter
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Pagiel Shechter, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. Medicare claims data shows Pagiel provided 4,958 services to 1,259 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, advance care planning, first 30 minutes, and principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (310) 733-4171
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6222 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 304
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,958 services · 1,259 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
21 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
201 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
141 | Too few peers to compare |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
60 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Influenza vaccine, trivalent, split virus, preservative-free, 0.5 ml dosage | Treatment | 90656 |
24 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
964 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
950 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99426 |
718 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99349 |
363 | Too few peers to compare |
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.
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 kidney specialists in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1977 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Pagiel Shechter specialize in?
Pagiel Shechter is a kidney specialist in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Pagiel Shechter located?
Pagiel Shechter is listed at 6222 Wilshire Blvd Ste 304, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Pagiel Shechter's phone number?
The number on file is (310) 733-4171. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Pagiel Shechter?
Pagiel Shechter's National Provider Identifier is 1093767337. 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
Where did Pagiel Shechter train?
Pagiel Shechter attended Other, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Pagiel Shechter have?
Pagiel Shechter has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Pagiel Shechter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Pagiel Shechter performs imaging including complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity; provides treatments such as hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation and ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Pagiel Shechter's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Pagiel Shechter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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