2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1801003355 MD
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PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in CRESTONE, Colorado. 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
38
Medicare Part D claims · Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD filed 38 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in CRESTONE, Colorado, prescribing 63% generic.

38
Part D claims, 2023
63%
generic prescribing

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PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

38 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/16/2007

NPI 1801003355

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Niche

658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

38 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,019

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Colorado

1. Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & 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).

PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1534 CENTENNIAL OVERLOOK, CRESTONE, CO, 81131, with a listed phone of (719) 256-6789. NPI 1801003355 was issued on 05/16/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHECHTER 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 38 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% generic by claim count. 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.

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 658 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 1,019 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

1534 CENTENNIAL OVERLOOK
CRESTONE, CO 81131

Provider Details

NPI 1801003355
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/16/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 38 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.

38
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
90
Total Day Supply
2,573
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$876

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD fits within the Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

658
Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
49
States with Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
1,019
Avg Claims per Provider

PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD's 38 claims are below the specialty average of 1,019.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD's specialty?
PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD specializes in Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in CRESTONE, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD wrote 38 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD located?
PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD is located at 1534 CENTENNIAL OVERLOOK, CRESTONE, CO, 81131. Phone: (719) 256-6789.
What is PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD's NPI number?
PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801003355, issued on 05/16/2007.
Does PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD's prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 658 Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 1,019 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD accept Medicare?
PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 38 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD's credentials?
PHILIP SCHECHTER, MD's NPI is 1801003355 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.

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

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