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Paul I. Wachter, M.D.

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About Dr. Wachter

Paul I. Wachter, M.D. practices psychiatry in San Mateo, CA. Paul is a 1961 graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. According to Medicare claims data, Paul cared for 30 Medicare patients across 390 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more and psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902994528.

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Specialty

Psychiatry (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon GMedical Board of California
No. 10654CurrentExpires May 2028Since 1965
NPINational Provider Identifier
1902994528Issued 2006

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentSometimes (reported per claim)
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Paul I. Wachter specialize in?

Paul I. Wachter is a psychiatrist in San Mateo, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.

NPI registry

Where is Paul I. Wachter located?

Paul I. Wachter is listed at 327 N San Mateo Dr Ste 7, San Mateo, CA 94401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Paul I. Wachter's phone number?

The number on file is (650) 347-9146. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Paul I. Wachter's NPI number?

Paul I. Wachter's National Provider Identifier is 1902994528. 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 Paul I. Wachter train?

Paul I. Wachter attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1961. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Paul I. Wachter been practicing?

Paul I. Wachter has 65 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1961, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Paul I. Wachter do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Paul I. Wachter provides treatments such as psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Paul I. Wachter confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Paul I. Wachter. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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