Jenifer Schmitz, FNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Bridgeport, CT

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Jenifer Schmitz, FNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She graduated from nursing school in 2017 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Optimus Health Care Inc, Optimus Health Care Inc and her current practice location is 64 Black Rock Ave, Bridgeport, Connecticut. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 579-5000.

Jenifer Schmitz is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 007362) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1497283295.

Contact Information

Jenifer Schmitz, FNP
64 Black Rock Ave,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 579-5000
(203) 579-5113

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Provider's Profile

Full NameJenifer Schmitz
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience8 Years
Location64 Black Rock Ave, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Jenifer Schmitz graduated from nursing school in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497283295
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2017
  • Last Update Date: 07/30/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395018246
  • Enrollment ID: I20170829001828

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jenifer Schmitz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497283295NPI-NPPES
007362OtherCTSTATE LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 007362 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bridgeport HospitalBridgeport, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Optimus Health Care Inc933505158064
Optimus Health Care Inc933505158064

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. Jenifer Schmitz allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameEssen Medical Associates, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366418709
PECOS PAC ID: 1759353501
Enrollment ID: O20040811000885
Entity NameEssen Medical Urgicare, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841607298
PECOS PAC ID: 4385960897
Enrollment ID: O20150227000903

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. Jenifer Schmitz 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
Jenifer Schmitz, FNP
372 Danbury Rd Ste 180,
Wilton, CT 06897-2523

Ph: (203) 276-7862		Jenifer Schmitz, FNP
64 Black Rock Ave,
Bridgeport, CT 06605

Ph: (203) 579-5000

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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