Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Jay F Schechter, MD

Individual provider Dermatology Physician · NPI 1740353473

Jay F Schechter, MD is a Dermatology in Potsdam, New York. Graduated from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in 1972, 54 years ago. Practices with Canton-Potsdam Hospital, a 239-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in New York.

Years since qualifying
54
Trained at
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Licensed in
NY
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

49 Lawrence Ave
Potsdam, NY 13676-1889
Phone: (315) 265-6800
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 37 Pierrapont Ave, Potsdam, NY 13676 — (315) 265-6800

Specialties & licences

Dermatology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207N00000X · Licence 143305 (NY)

Record details

NPI number1740353473
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedNovember 17, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 31, 2021
Certification dateMarch 31, 2021
Mailing address50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676-1786

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyDERMATOLOGY
Medical schoolPENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1972 (54 years in practice)
Group practice Canton-Potsdam Hospital — 239 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount