Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Clifford Sheckter, MD

Surgical Critical Care Physician (CMS: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Plastic Surgery Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1306289681
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 943042203
(650) 723-4000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 29, 2024
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A131791

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306289681. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
243
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$56,096
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 229 61 $240
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 14 12 $76

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Palo Alto Surgical Critical Care Physician, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Urgo Medical North America, LLC 1 $21.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$21

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Clifford Sheckter's medical specialty?
Dr. Clifford Sheckter practices Surgical Critical Care Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Clifford Sheckter practice?
Dr. Clifford Sheckter practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 943042203. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Clifford Sheckter's NPI?
Dr. Clifford Sheckter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306289681, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Clifford Sheckter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Clifford Sheckter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Clifford Sheckter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.