DR GREGORY SCHACHTMAN – NPI #1841516002
Optometrist

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Optometrist

DR GREGORY SCHACHTMAN is an optometrist located in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1841516002 to DR GREGORY SCHACHTMAN on April 13, 2010. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist.

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 03, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DR GREGORY SCHACHTMAN below.

NPI Profile for
DR GREGORY SCHACHTMAN

NPI Number
1841516002
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
DR GREGORY SCHACHTMAN
Primary location
5975 N FEDERAL HWY
SUITE 140
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Phone: (954) 561-8880 Fax: (954) 563-9979
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
GREGORY SCHACHTMAN
PRESIDENT
Phone: (954) 561-8880
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 03, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for DR GREGORY SCHACHTMAN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidFL620686701
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
152W00000X
- Optometrist (Primary)		 FL OPC2559

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