Tamar Schechter

Surgical Physician Assistant

Tamar Schechter is a Surgical Physician Assistant based in New York, NY with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(212) 241-6500New York, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q3 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Tamar Schechter specializes in medical, serving patients in New York, NY in group practice. She has been in practice for 15+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location

Practice Location

1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029-6574

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 77% of doctors in New York on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Better than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

79%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

68

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

120

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,039

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $232k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-29%)41%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-29%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+11%)29%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+1%)22%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 363AS0400X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1250 Waters Pl Ste 1203, Bronx, NY 10461-2735

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Tamar Schechter

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Tamar Schechter for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to New York 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 Tamar Schechter

NPI records show Dr. Schechter as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 241-6500.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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