Quick answers
- Does Armand S. Schachter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Armand S. Schachter 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 Armand S. Schachter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 395 Original Medicare patients and 2,201 services for Armand S. Schachter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Armand S. Schachter's NPI number?
- 1295784312. 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 Armand S. Schachter, 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 patients | 395 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,201 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 63 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)799 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)719 services
- Treatment using magnetic field to stimulate nerve cells in brain, subsequent delivery and management (90868)360 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)46 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)34 services
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).
- Anxiety75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Depression67%
- High cholesterol62%
- Arthritis45%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia32%
Hospitals where Armand S. Schachter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Armand S. Schachter 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.
- DCH Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010092
- St Vincent's St ClairPell City, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010130
- St. Vincent's EastBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010011
Practice locations
Addresses where Armand S. Schachter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Concourse Pkwy, Suite 101Birmingham, AL 35244 (205) 444‑0420
- 3000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 500Hoover, AL 35244 (205) 444‑0420
- 50 Medical Park Dr EBirmingham, AL 35235 (205) 871‑6926
- 809 University Blvd ETuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 759‑7234
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Armand S. Schachter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Grayson and Associates PC64 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Grayson and Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albany Medical College Of Union University |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295784312 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians