Patrica Anne Schechter, D.O.

Family Medicine

(805) 461-7144Atascadero, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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.

1 of 4,025 Family Medicine providers in CASee all Family Medicine in Atascadero40+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1036dNPPES updated 2023-07-05 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7619 Morro Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422-4433

Fax: (805) 461-7141
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

10.08%

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 volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-16%)33%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$501 received from industry

34 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jul 4, 2023

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 191313

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Virtual 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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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