DR. STEFAN ERNEST SCHUNK MD
NPI 1063473171
Internal Medicine in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Active since March 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.73/100
CMS Quality Rating
2170 SOUTH AVE, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150(530) 541-3420(530) 541-8723 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Stefan Ernest Schunk Md NPPES

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

DR. STEFAN ERNEST SCHUNK MD (NPI 1063473171) is an individual internal medicine provider in South Lake Tahoe, California, licensed in California (G85762) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063473171
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEFAN ERNEST SCHUNKCredential: MD
Location Address2170 SOUTH AVESouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-7026
Mailing Address1111 Emerald Bay RdSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-6207 · (530) 543-5659 · Fax (530) 541-8723
Fax(530) 541-8723
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 2014
NPI 1063473171 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in CA · G85762
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
2170 SOUTH AVE, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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

Dr. Stefan Ernest Schunk Md 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 ID1658314745
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250226003825
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
28 services19 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
27 services20 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 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96150 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
$137.20 typical visit price
range $60.44 – $180.85
Typical copayment $34.30 (range $15.11 – $45.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.95 typical visit price
range $19.88 – $148.15
Typical copayment $26.48 (range $4.97 – $37.03)
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.

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.

93.73/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.26
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$19.55 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 suppliers11 claims11 services$104.49 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.

General Acute Care Hospital
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Physical Therapist
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Physical Therapist
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Pathology (Cytopathology)
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Anesthesiology
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Orthopaedic Surgery
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Physical Therapist
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150

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 Stefan Schunk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stefan Schunk is 1063473171. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2006.

Where is Stefan Schunk located?

Stefan Schunk practices at 2170 South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. The listed phone number is (530) 541-3420.

What is Stefan Schunk's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Stefan Schunk enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stefan Schunk 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stefan Schunk was last updated on July 16, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.