Christopher W Schmidt, DO - Medicare Urology in Portsmouth, OH

Christopher W Schmidt, DO is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Portsmouth, Ohio. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Kings Daughters Medical Specialties Inc and his current practice location is 1735 27th St, Bldg C Suite 205, Portsmouth, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (740) 355-1900.

Christopher W Schmidt is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 34008089) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1851398200.

Contact Information

Christopher W Schmidt, DO
1735 27th St, Bldg C Suite 205,
Portsmouth, OH 45662-2677
(740) 355-1900
(740) 355-1909

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher W Schmidt
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience35 Years
Location1735 27th St, Portsmouth, Ohio
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher W Schmidt attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851398200
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/02/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890754881
  • Enrollment ID: I20120306000414

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher W Schmidt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851398200NPI-NPPES
2428984MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 34008089 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
King's Daughters' Medical CenterAshland, KYHospital
Kings Daughters Medical Center OhioPortsmouth, OHHospital
Southern Ohio Medical CenterPortsmouth, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kings Daughters Medical Specialties Inc6103968029328

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher W Schmidt allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKings Daughters Medical Specialties Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497083539
PECOS PAC ID: 6103968029
Enrollment ID: O20100114000813

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher W Schmidt is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher W Schmidt, DO
1735 27th St, Bldg C Suite 205,
Portsmouth, OH 45662-2677

Ph: (740) 355-1900
Christopher W Schmidt, DO
1735 27th St, Bldg C Suite 205,
Portsmouth, OH 45662-2677

Ph: (740) 355-1900

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Phone: 740-356-4876    Fax: 740-356-6703

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