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DR. ERNEST SHMIDT MD
NPI 1003037508
Anesthesiology in Los Angeles, CA

Active since May 01, 2007PECOS Enrolled
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CMS Quality Rating
6245 DE LONGPRE AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90028(323) 462-2271 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 16, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Ernest Shmidt Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ERNEST SHMIDT MD (NPI 1003037508) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A63871) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003037508
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERNEST SHMIDTCredential: MD
Location Address6245 DE LONGPRE AVELos Angeles, CA 90028-8253
Mailing AddressPo Box 5486Orange, CA 92863-5486 · (818) 550-0900 · Fax (303) 953-8260
Phone(323) 462-2271
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 16, 2015
✔ NPI 1003037508 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A63871
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
6245 DE LONGPRE AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90028
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINH66757CA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Ernest Shmidt Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Ernest Shmidt reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Buena Vista Anesthesia Medical Group
4.2 mi
Anesthesiology
501 S BUENA VISTA ST
Burbank, CA 91505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366462293 (818) 843-5111
Brookside Anesthesia Group
5.5 mi
Anesthesiology
200 S LOUISE ST, 200
Glendale, CA 91205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669927810 (818) 696-0091
Pacific Valley Medical Group
10 mi
Anesthesiology
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD
Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 214 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851312862 (626) 397-5000
Columbia Anesthesia Group P S
827 mi
Anesthesiology
400 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PL
Vancouver, WA 98664
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 155 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861448235 (360) 828-5396

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.
321 services238 patients
Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01940
This is a procedure where anesthesia is applied to numb specific nerves in your lower back. Using imaging guidance, the doctor can accurately locate these nerves through the skin. This is done to alleviate pain by disrupting nerve signals. It's a safe and effective method.
61 services54 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
24 services24 patients
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection 01991
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure used to numb specific areas, reducing or blocking pain signals. A medication is injected near nerves to cause numbness in a particular part of your body. This helps in performing certain medical procedures with minimal discomfort.
17 services12 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine 00630
Anesthesia for a lower spine procedure involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in your back. This ensures comfort and stillness during the procedure. The type of anesthesia used depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.
11 services11 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

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MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

GLORY CABANILLA TANCINCO MD
Anesthesiology
6245 DE LONGPRE AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90028
Los Angeles County (234) 622-2713
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC
General Acute Care Hospital
6245 DE LONGPRE AVE
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
Los Angeles County (323) 462-2271
DR. SIMON R VALENCIA MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
6245 DE LONGPRE AVE, FLR 2
LOS ANGELES, CA 90028
Los Angeles County (323) 315-0911
ERNEST SHMIDT, MD INC.
Anesthesiology
6245 DE LONGPRE AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90028
Los Angeles County (323) 462-2271
KENNETH C NIEBERG MD INC
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
6245 DE LONGPRE AVE
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
Los Angeles County (323) 462-2271
VINETA ROSA FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
6245 DE LONGPRE AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90028
Los Angeles County (323) 462-2271
MEMORIAL PATHOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
6245 DE LONGPRE AVE
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
Los Angeles County (323) 462-2271
LORENA TULUD BANTUG NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6245 DE LONGPRE AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90028
Los Angeles County (323) 499-1350

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ernest Shmidt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Shmidt is 1003037508. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2007.

Where is Ernest Shmidt located?

Ernest Shmidt practices at 6245 De Longpre Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028. The listed phone number is (323) 462-2271.

What is Ernest Shmidt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Ernest Shmidt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Shmidt is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ernest Shmidt's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ernest Shmidt reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Buena Vista Anesthesia Medical Group (Burbank, CA), Brookside Anesthesia Group (Glendale, CA), Pacific Valley Medical Group (Pasadena, CA) and Columbia Anesthesia Group P S (Vancouver, WA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ernest Shmidt's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ernest Shmidt accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Ernest Shmidt as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Shmidt was last updated on November 16, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.