Neil Stuart Shechtman, M.D.
Neil Stuart Shechtman is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Lake Placid, FL with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Neil Stuart Shechtman, M.D. has been part of the Lake Placid medical community since 2006 in independent practice. He graduated from R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School in 1986 and has 40+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 837dNPPES updated 2024-02-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
316 W Interlake Blvd, Lake Placid, FL 33852-9653
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.81%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
1.81% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.6%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.8 pts)
Better than 78% of reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
299
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
556
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,131
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $352k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$242 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Neil Stuart Shechtman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School
Board certified · Feb 5, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
2675 Winkler Ave Fl 2, Fort Myers, FL 33901-9342
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 51005F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Neil Stuart Shechtman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Neil Stuart Shechtman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lake Placid required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Neil Stuart Shechtman
NPI records show Dr. Shechtman as active with telehealth listed in Lake Placid, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (863) 465-7650.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Neil Stuart Shechtman
Practice Location
316 W Interlake Blvd, Lake Placid, FL 33852-9653
Mailing Address
2675 Winkler Ave Fl 2, Fort Myers, FL 33901-9342
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