19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schachter, Family Medicine Specialist in Germantown, MD?
Where did Dr. Schachter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus | University of Massachusetts Med School
Is Dr. Schachter board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Avi Schachter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Schachter speak?
Dr. Schachter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hebrew
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Schachter typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Schachter diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Schachter. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Schachter typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Avi Schachter may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Schachter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schachter accept my insurance?
Dr. Schachter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 337-4105 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schachter accept in Germantown, MD?
Dr. Schachter in Germantown, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Schachter's office located?
Dr. Avi Schachter's Primary Practice
20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 104
Germantown, MD 20876
(781) 337-4105
What hospitals are Dr. Schachter affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Schachter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Avi Schachter?
Dr. Schachter has appointments available at his Germantown, MD office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Schachter's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schachter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063471845.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schachter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schachter