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STEPHEN P SCHMELZER CRNA
NPI 1275167876
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Lexington, KY

Active since February 24, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1720 NICHOLASVILLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40503(859) 268-1030(859) 269-4120 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Stephen P Schmelzer Crna NPPES

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

STEPHEN P SCHMELZER CRNA (NPI 1275167876) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (3014282) and active in the NPI registry since February 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275167876
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHEN P SCHMELZERCredential: CRNA
Location Address1720 NICHOLASVILLE RDLexington, KY 40503-1404
Mailing Address425 Lewis Hargett CirLexington, KY 40503-3590 · (859) 268-1030 · Fax (859) 269-4120
Phone(859) 268-1030
Fax(859) 269-4120
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateFebruary 24, 2020
✔ NPI 1275167876 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 3014282
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1720 NICHOLASVILLE RD, Lexington, KY 40503
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Stephen P Schmelzer Crna 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 ID5496185381
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200416001595
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Stephen Schmelzer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Central Kentucky Anesthesia Psc
Same address
Anesthesiology
1740 NICHOLASVILLE RD
Lexington, KY 40503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Central Kentucky Anesthesia P.S.C.
  • 117 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518083161 (859) 260-6100

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.

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
37 services37 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
24 services24 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels 00560
Anesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedures involves using medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). It helps ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baptist Health Lexington

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number180103
Location1740 Nicholasville RoadLexington, KY 40503 · Fayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40503 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

EMILY MEGAN CARTER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1720 NICHOLASVILLE RD, STE 601
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 277-5887
MRS. JENNIFER A FUSON MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1720 NICHOLASVILLE RD, STE 702
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 264-8811
MS. ELAINE P SCHERMER ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1720 NICHOLASVILLE RD, SUITE 506
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 260-6326
CHARLES A KENNEDY MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1720 NICHOLASVILLE RD, SUITE 602
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 277-4005
BAPTIST PHYSICIANS LEXINGTON, INC
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1720 NICHOLASVILLE RD, SUITE 703
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 260-6348
TONYA BREEDING PA-C
Physician Assistant
1720 NICHOLASVILLE RD, SUTIE 601
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 277-5887
MICHAEL T REYMANN MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1720 NICHOLASVILLE RD, STE 602
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 277-4005
SHANTEL J. DEVER AU.D.
Audiologist
1720 NICHOLASVILLE RD, SUITE 500
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-1114

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 Stephen Schmelzer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Schmelzer is 1275167876. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 24, 2020.

Where is Stephen Schmelzer located?

Stephen Schmelzer practices at 1720 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503. The listed phone number is (859) 268-1030.

What is Stephen Schmelzer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Stephen Schmelzer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Schmelzer 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 organization bills Medicare for Stephen Schmelzer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Schmelzer reassigns Medicare benefits to Central Kentucky Anesthesia Psc (Lexington, KY). The 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 Stephen Schmelzer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Stephen Schmelzer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Schmelzer is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Schmelzer was last updated on February 24, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.