2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1710984711 MD
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HOWARD SCHECHT, MD

Neurology Physician in TOLEDO, Ohio. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 571 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$7.2K
258 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HOWARD SCHECHT, MD filed 3,315 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in TOLEDO, Ohio, prescribing 87% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

HOWARD SCHECHT, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

3,315 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HOWARD SCHECHT, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about HOWARD SCHECHT, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2005

NPI 1710984711

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,315 153% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Neurology Physician share within Ohio

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

HOWARD SCHECHT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4235 SECOR RD, TOLEDO, OH, 43623, with a listed phone of (419) 479-5770. NPI 1710984711 was issued on 07/05/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHECHT most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,315 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 571 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.3 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

4235 SECOR RD
TOLEDO, OH 43623

Provider Details

NPI 1710984711
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/05/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOWARD SCHECHT, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

TOLEDO CLINIC INCORPORATED
TOLEDO, OH
WOOD HEALTH COMPANY LLC
BOWLING GREEN, OH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for HOWARD SCHECHT, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$7.2K

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HOWARD SCHECHT, MD. To verify HOWARD SCHECHT, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HOWARD SCHECHT, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,315 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,315
Total Claims
$2.3M
Total Drug Cost
571
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,278
Total Day Supply
155,784
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$291K
Opioid Claims
19 (0.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 66, 65-74: 207, 75-84: 230, 85+: 68

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What HOWARD SCHECHT, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Donepezil Hcl
406
Memantine Hcl
282
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
269
Gabapentin
190
Levetiracetam
157
Topiramate
111
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
102
Lacosamide
84
Oxcarbazepine
71
Primidone
57

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neurology Physician Overview

How HOWARD SCHECHT, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

HOWARD SCHECHT, MD's 3,315 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Ohio

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SCHECHT.

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD SCHECHT, MD's specialty?
HOWARD SCHECHT, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in TOLEDO, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does HOWARD SCHECHT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD SCHECHT, MD wrote 3,315 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.3M in drug costs for 571 beneficiaries.
Where is HOWARD SCHECHT, MD located?
HOWARD SCHECHT, MD is located at 4235 SECOR RD, TOLEDO, OH, 43623. Phone: (419) 479-5770.
What is HOWARD SCHECHT, MD's NPI number?
HOWARD SCHECHT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710984711, issued on 07/05/2005.
Does HOWARD SCHECHT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOWARD SCHECHT, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.0M in brand drug costs.
Does HOWARD SCHECHT, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, HOWARD SCHECHT, MD had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HOWARD SCHECHT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD SCHECHT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Memantine Hcl, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD SCHECHT, MD accept Medicare?
HOWARD SCHECHT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,315 Part D claims and 571 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD SCHECHT, MD's credentials?
HOWARD SCHECHT, MD's NPI is 1710984711 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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