Patrica Anne Schechter, D.O.
Patrica Anne Schechter, D.O. has been part of the Atascadero medical community since 2005 in independent practice. She has been in practice for 40+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 1036dNPPES updated 2023-07-05 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7619 Morro Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422-4433
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better10.08%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)
10.08% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
153
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
117
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,448
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $165k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$501 received from industry
34 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Patrica Anne Schechter's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 4, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191313
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Patrica Anne Schechter
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Patrica Anne Schechter for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Atascadero 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 Patrica Anne Schechter
NPI records show Dr. Schechter as active with telehealth listed in Atascadero, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 461-7144.
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 Patrica Anne Schechter
Practice Location
7619 Morro Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422-4433
Mailing Address
7619 Morro Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422-4433
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