Summary

Dr. Alan Schecter is a pulmonologist who graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed residency training at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. With five decades of medical practice, Dr. Schecter brings extensive experience to respiratory care. They are fluent in Spanish and Italian, allowing them to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Schecter practices at Saint Joseph Hospital and sees patients in Massapequa and New Hyde Park, New York. They specialize in treating breathing difficulties and shortness of breath, including problems that occur during physical activity. Dr. Schecter performs lung function tests and breathing tests to help diagnose conditions like asthma. Patients have rated them an average of 4.5 stars for their care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 50 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Italian
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Alan J. Schecter has 2 locations

Pulmonology, Massapequa

643 BroadwayMassapequa, NY 11758

Pulmonology, Ambulatory Care at Lake Success

4 Ohio Dr Ste 220NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11042

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Alan J. Schecter, MDDr. Kalliope Tsirilakis, MDDr. Rammohan Gumpeni, MDDr. Stephen R Karbowitz, MD
PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients
4.5 
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50 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 61 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Italian Speaks Spanish, English, Greek Speaks Telugu, Tamil Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Massapequa , NYFresh Meadows , NYFlushing , NYFresh Meadows , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Madras Medical College - India Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Alan J. Schecter

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Integra
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Providence Health Plans
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Alan J. Schecter has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Alan J. Schecter has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Insomnia
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonologist
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

Alan J. Schecter holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1976.

NPI Number

Alan J. Schecter's NPI number is 1407895774.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Alan Schecter affiliated with?
Alan Schecter is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital.
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Does Alan Schecter accept my insurance?
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What languages does Alan Schecter speak?
Alan Schecter speaks Spanish and Italian.

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