WILLIAM JOSEPH SCHMITT DO
NPI 1053792887
Family Medicine in Independence, IA

Active since June 17, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1600 1ST ST E, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644(319) 332-0999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 12, 2021, Nov 1, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About William Joseph Schmitt Do NPPES

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

WILLIAM JOSEPH SCHMITT DO (NPI 1053792887) is an individual family medicine provider in Independence, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (04396) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Buchanan County Health Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Des Moines.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053792887
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM JOSEPH SCHMITTCredential: DO
Location Address1600 1ST ST EIndependence, IA 50644-3155
Mailing Address1600 1st St EIndependence, IA 50644-3155 · (319) 332-0999
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 12, 2021
NPI 1053792887 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in IA · 04396
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

1600 1ST ST E, Independence, IA 50644

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11801 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50314-1505 · Phone (515) 282-5640 · Fax (515) 282-2332

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

William Joseph Schmitt Do is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8426361916
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161212001170
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
40 services35 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
23 services20 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
21 services15 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Buchanan County Health Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Independence, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161335
Location1600 First St EastIndependence, IA 50644 · Buchanan County
Emergency services

Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Oelwein, IA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number161338
Location201 Eighth Avenue SEOelwein, IA 50662 · Fayette County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50644 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 9

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers12 claims12 services$20.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers15 claims85 services$2.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0471
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$286.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers30 claims30 services$118.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$38.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
2 suppliers13 claims750 services$0.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Family Medicine
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Social Worker (Clinical)
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Registered Nurse
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Dietitian, Registered
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Family Medicine
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644

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 William Schmitt's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Schmitt is 1053792887. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2015.

Where is William Schmitt located?

William Schmitt practices at 1600 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644. The listed phone number is (319) 332-0999.

What is William Schmitt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is William Schmitt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Schmitt is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does William Schmitt accept?

Health plans from Medica list William Schmitt 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.

Is William Schmitt affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Schmitt is affiliated with Buchanan County Health Center and Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Schmitt was last updated on January 12, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.