Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Schechter, PT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Toms River, NJ

  • NPI 1184977183
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
780 Rte 37 W, Suite 210
Toms River, NJ 087555059
(732) 886-5872
fax (732) 886-5874
Mailing address
780 Rt 37 West, Suite 210
Toms River, NJ 08755

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184977183. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,675
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$102,474
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 1,229 64 $24
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 1,110 72 $22
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 883 72 $35
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes 128 18 $12
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 98 39 $75
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes 92 42 $26
97116 Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes 91 20 $24
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 44 38 $108

In context: peer comparison

Among 37 peers in Toms River Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 667. This provider delivers 5.5× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Schechter's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Schechter practices Physical Therapist in Toms River, NJ.
Where does Dr. Karen Schechter practice?
Dr. Karen Schechter practices at 780 Rte 37 W, Toms River, NJ 087555059. Office phone: 7328865872.
What is Dr. Karen Schechter's NPI?
Dr. Karen Schechter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184977183, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Schechter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Schechter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Schechter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function (HCPCS 97112). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.