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General Surgery

Shani J. Fruchter, DO

Works at hospitals in Rockville Centre, NY · Rhinebeck, NY · Roslyn, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Shani J. Fruchter, DO is a general surgeon at 6511 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. Phone: (845) 871-3888. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shani J. Fruchter had 21 Original Medicare patients and 37 services. NPI 1235491374. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shani J. Fruchter, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Shani J. Fruchter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shani J. Fruchter accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Shani J. Fruchter see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 21 Original Medicare patients and 37 services for Shani J. Fruchter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shani J. Fruchter's NPI number?
1235491374. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Shani J. Fruchter, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients21
Services billed to Medicare37
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Atrial fibrillation57%

Hospitals where Shani J. Fruchter works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shani J. Fruchter at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Mercy Medical CenterRockville Centre, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330259
  • Northern Dutchess HospitalRhinebeck, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330049
  • St Francis Hospital - The Heart CenterRoslyn, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330182

Practice locations

Addresses where Shani J. Fruchter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shani J. Fruchter as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Optum Medical Care PC1,010 clinicians in the group
  • Nuvance Health Medical Practice PC595 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other clinicians in Optum Medical Care PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235491374
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians