Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SCHECHTER
Steven Schechter, M.D. practices colorectal surgery (proctology) in Providence, RI. Steven is a 1985 graduate of University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Steven is also listed as specializing in colon & rectal surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Steven cared for 231 Medicare patients across 258 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (401) 725-4888
- Email not available
Practice Locations
208 COLLYER ST SUITE 302
Providence, RI 02904
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
258 services · 231 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
29 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
25 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
17 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
73 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
38 |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
34 |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes | Office visit | 99441 |
20 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
11 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
11 |
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 colorectal surgery specialists at this location 5
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 colorectal surgery specialists in Providence 1
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 3
Providers in RI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Schechter specialize in?
Dr. Schechter is a colorectal surgery (proctology) in Providence, RI. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “COLORECTAL SURGERY (PROCTOLOGY)”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Schechter located?
Dr. Schechter is listed at 208 COLLYER ST SUITE 302, Providence, RI 02904. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schechter's phone number?
The number on file is (401) 725-4888. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schechter's NPI number?
Dr. Schechter's National Provider Identifier is 1740241876. 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 Dr. Schechter go to medical school?
Dr. Schechter attended University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Schechter been practicing?
Dr. Schechter has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Schechter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schechter performs procedures including diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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