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Dr. Roger Schechter, MD

Poway, CA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schechter, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Poway, CA?

    Dr. Roger Schechter, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Poway, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Schechter completed his residency at Kern Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Tacoma Gen Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Schechter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schechter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schechter’s office at (858) 613-6255.

    Where did Dr. Schechter go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Kern Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Tacoma Gen Hosp, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca

    Is Dr. Schechter board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Roger Schechter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Schechter speak?

    Dr. Schechter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Schechter treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Schechter 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. Schechter. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
    • E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Hypertension Ulcers
    • High Venous Pressure with Sores

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity
    • I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Right Calf Ulcer with Exposed Fat
    • Chronic Left Calf Ulcer with Exposed Fat
    • Skin Condition
    • Right calf deep ulcer
    • Fat layer exposed right calf wound
    • Right calf ulcer stage 2
    • Left calf deep ulcer
    • Fat layer exposed left calf wound
    • Left calf ulcer stage 2

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97212: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with fat layer exposed
    • L97222: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
    • L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4
    • L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Varicose Veins with Calf Ulcer
    • Varicose Veins
    • Venous Ulcer with Inflammation
    • Thrombophlebitis with Ulcer
    • Leg Ulcer and Vein Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83212: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of calf and inflammation
    • I83222: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with both ulcer of calf and inflammation

    Also known as:

    • Skin Problems from Radiation
    • Radiation Exposure
    • Skin Condition
    • Radiation dermatitis
    • Radiation skin reaction
    • Radiation-induced skin changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Inflammatory Skin Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L88: Pyoderma gangrenosum

    Also known as:

    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer
    • Skin Condition
    • Open Sore
    • Skin Wound
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L98492: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • External Surgical Wound Opening
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • External wound dehiscence
    • Surgical incision separation
    • Outer wound rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Schechter perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Schechter performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Schechter. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft Application
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • Skin Replacement Procedure
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Does Dr. Schechter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schechter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 613-6255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schechter accept in Poway, CA?

    Dr. Schechter in Poway, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Beacon Health Options

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Schechter's office located?

    Dr. Roger Schechter's Primary Practice

    15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 200

    Poway, CA 92064

    (858) 613-6255

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    Dr. Roger Schechter's Practice 2

    1260 E Ohio Ave

    Escondido, CA 92027

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    Dr. Roger Schechter's Practice 3

    4545 Murphy Canyon Rd Ste 214

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    What is Dr. Schechter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Schechter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346257649.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schechter?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schechter

    What is Dr. Roger Schechter's specialty?

    Dr. Schechter is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Poway, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Schechter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Roger Schechter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schechter is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Sharp Coronado Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Roger Schechter accepting new patients in Poway, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Roger Schechter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Roger Schechter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schechter's office at (858) 613-6255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Roger Schechter?

    Please contact Dr. Schechter's office at (858) 613-6255 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Roger Schechter have?

    Dr. Roger Schechter is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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