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Internal Medicine

Harold A. Schechter, MD

Sees patients in Forest Hills, NY · New York

Summary

Harold A. Schechter, MD (Internal Medicine) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Forest Hills, NY. NPI 1932170024. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Harold A. Schechter, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
49Years since medical school (graduated 1977)
New York University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Harold A. Schechter see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Forest Hills, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Harold A. Schechter's specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
Does Harold A. Schechter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Harold A. Schechter accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Harold A. Schechter?
(718) 575-8662, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Harold A. Schechter's NPI number?
1932170024. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Harold A. Schechter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Forest Hills

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest Hills, NY — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1977
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1932170024
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians