VICTOR SCHMELZER MD
NPI 1013973262
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Edgewood, KY

Active since April 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled
90.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR, EDGEWOOD, KY 41017(859) 301-9010(859) 301-9018 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 4, 2021, Mar 19, 2019, Sep 21, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Victor Schmelzer Md NPPES

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

VICTOR SCHMELZER MD (NPI 1013973262) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Edgewood, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (27716) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013973262
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameVICTOR SCHMELZERCredential: MD
Location Address711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DREdgewood, KY 41017
Mailing AddressPo Box 636324Cincinnati, OH 45263-6324 · (859) 301-9010 · Fax (859) 301-9018
Fax(859) 301-9018
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 4, 2021
NPI 1013973262 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in KY · 27716
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR, Edgewood, KY 41017

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid200046170IN
Medicaid0050508OH
Medicaid64277163KY

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Victor Schmelzer 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41017 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$162.27 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $40.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

90.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.76
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
65%20 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
90%49 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
19%59 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Nurse Practitioner
711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Nurse Practitioner
711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Nurse Practitioner
711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Physician Assistant
711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Nurse Practitioner
711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Nurse Practitioner
711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017

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 Victor Schmelzer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Victor Schmelzer is 1013973262. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2006.

Where is Victor Schmelzer located?

Victor Schmelzer practices at 711 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017. The listed phone number is (859) 301-9010.

What is Victor Schmelzer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Victor Schmelzer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Victor Schmelzer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Victor Schmelzer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and CareSource list Victor Schmelzer 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 Victor Schmelzer was last updated on November 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.