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DR. CHRISTOPHER R SCHIMMING MD
NPI 1245341742
Family Medicine in Waseca, MN

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
501 STATE ST N, WASECA, MN 56093(507) 835-1210 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 7, 2021, Dec 3, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Christopher R Schimming Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER R SCHIMMING MD (NPI 1245341742) is an individual family medicine provider in Waseca, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (51786) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin, and maintains a secondary practice location in Mason City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245341742
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER R SCHIMMINGCredential: MD
Location Address501 STATE ST NWaseca, MN 56093
Mailing Address501 State St NWaseca, MN 56093-2811 · (507) 835-1210
Phone(507) 835-1210
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2021
✔ NPI 1245341742 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · 51786✔ Licensed in IA · R-7874
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.
501 STATE ST N, Waseca, MN 56093
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1101 S Taylor AveMason City, IA 50401-2849 · Phone (641) 422-7766 · Fax (641) 422-7788

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher R Schimming 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 ID244326445
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090824000471
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Schimming reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region
Same address
Critical Access
501 NORTH STATE STREET
Waseca, MN 56093
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1518494251 (Minnesota), NPI 1124035282 (Minnesota)
  • 459 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740256668 (507) 835-1210
Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region
13 mi
Multi-Specialty
2200 NW 26TH ST
Owatonna, MN 55060
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1063435410 (Minnesota)
  • 1,571 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275060030 (507) 451-1120
Mayo Clinic Health System-St James
55 mi
Critical Access
1101 MOULTON AND PARSONS DR
Saint James, MN 56081
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1023177730 (Minnesota)
  • 390 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639198732 (507) 375-3261
Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont
56 mi
Multi-Specialty
800 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Fairmont, MN 56031
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 806 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366410862 (507) 238-8100
Mayo Clinic Health System-Lake City
66 mi
Critical Access
500 W GRANT ST
Lake City, MN 55041
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1164463659 (Minnesota)
  • 675 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538113022 (651) 345-3321

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 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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
55 services36 patients
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.
44 services27 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
23 services23 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin

Acute Care Hospitals · Albert Lea, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240043
Location404 West Fountain StreetAlbert Lea, MN 56007 · Freeborn County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato

Acute Care Hospitals · Mankato, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240093
Location1025 Marsh StreetMankato, MN 56001 · Blue Earth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mayo Clinic Health System - Waseca

Critical Access Hospitals · Waseca, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241345
Location501 North State StreetWaseca, MN 56093 · Waseca County
Emergency services

Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague

Critical Access Hospitals · New Prague, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241361
Location301 2nd Street NortheastNew Prague, MN 56071 · Scott County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56093 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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 10

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers77 claims185 services$6.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers23 claims33 services$1.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) E0630
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier22 claims22 services$55.99 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
2 suppliers29 claims29 services$110.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$35.26 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
3 suppliers13 claims780 services$0.09 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.

DR. REGAN MARIE KRIECHBAUM D.P.T.
Physical Therapist
501 STATE ST N
WASECA, MN 56093
Waseca County (507) 781-8265
NOLAN TYLER GREEN DO
Family Medicine
501 STATE ST N
WASECA, MN 56093
Waseca County (507) 835-1210
ELIZABETH THON DPT
Physical Therapist
501 STATE ST N
WASECA, MN 56093
Waseca County (507) 781-8261
DR. KELSIE JOSEPHINE DAVIS PHARMD
Pharmacist
501 STATE ST N
WASECA, MN 56093
Waseca County (507) 781-8226
KATIE MARGARET SWANSON FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
501 STATE ST N
WASECA, MN 56093
Waseca County (507) 835-1210
TROY NATHANIEL BENSON M.D.
Family Medicine
501 STATE ST N
WASECA, MN 56093
Waseca County (507) 835-1210
MS. AMANDA J LOGAN APRN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
501 STATE ST N
WASECA, MN 56093
Waseca County (507) 835-1210
BREANNA WEISBROD APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
501 STATE ST N
WASECA, MN 56093
Waseca County (507) 835-1210

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 Christopher Schimming's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Schimming is 1245341742. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Christopher Schimming located?

Christopher Schimming practices at 501 State St N, Waseca, MN 56093. The listed phone number is (507) 835-1210.

What is Christopher Schimming's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Schimming enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Schimming 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Schimming's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Schimming reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region (Waseca, MN), Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region (Owatonna, MN), Mayo Clinic Health System-St James (Saint James, MN), Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont (Fairmont, MN) and Mayo Clinic Health System-Lake City (Lake City, MN). 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 Christopher Schimming's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Schimming accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list Christopher Schimming 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 Christopher Schimming affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Schimming is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin, Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato, Mayo Clinic Health System - Waseca and Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Schimming was last updated on January 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.