DR. CHRISTOPHER CALLAHAN SCHUSTER MD
NPI 1437479771
Family Medicine in Iowa City, IA

Q: What is Christopher Schuster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Schuster is 1437479771. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2010.

Q: What is Christopher Schuster's specialty?

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

Active since June 09, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

269 N 1ST AVE, IOWA CITY, IA 52245(319) 351-6852(319) 351-2625 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 18, 2024, Dec 13, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Christopher Callahan Schuster Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER CALLAHAN SCHUSTER MD (NPI 1437479771) is an individual family medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-39952) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437479771

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER CALLAHAN SCHUSTERCredential: MD

Location Address269 N 1ST AVEIowa City, IA 52245-3645

Mailing Address200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (319) 351-6852 · Fax (319) 351-2625

Phone(319) 351-6852

Fax(319) 351-2625

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateJune 9, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateApril 18, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 18, 2024

✔ NPI 1437479771 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 · MD-39952

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.

269 N 1ST AVE, Iowa City, IA 52245

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.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 Callahan Schuster 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 ID446491336

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130718000086

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 Christopher Schuster reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

State University Of Iowa

1.2 mi

Family Medicine

1125 N DODGE ST
Iowa City, IA 52245

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
2,190 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1730554288 (319) 384-8822

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 10

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

729 services308 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

195 services195 patients

Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin 93793

Anticoagulant management with warfarin involves monitoring and adjusting your medication to prevent blood clots while minimizing the risk of bleeding. Regular blood tests measure your response to warfarin, helping adjust your dose if necessary. It's crucial to maintain a consistent diet and promptly report any changes in your health.

119 services37 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

114 services96 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

69 services65 patients

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use 90677

The Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV20) is a shot given to protect against 20 types of bacteria that can cause serious infections like pneumonia and meningitis. It's administered through a muscle, usually in the arm. It's important for overall health.

31 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number160029

Location500 E Market StreetIowa City, IA 52245 · Johnson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number160058

Location200 Hawkins DriveIowa City, IA 52242 · Johnson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52245 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.

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.

75/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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

12 suppliers84 claims167 services$5.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

10 suppliers30 claims41 services$0.97 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers12 claims12 services$21.05 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers16 claims87 services$2.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral feeding supply kit; gravity fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4036

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier11 claims315 services$4.42 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers34 claims34 services$43.53 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 14

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

DR. JUSTEN DALE AHMAD MD

Family Medicine

269 N 1ST AVE
IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Johnson County (319) 384-7222

TODD A PENTICO M.D.

Family Medicine

269 N 1ST AVE
IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Johnson County (319) 351-6852

IC DERMATOLOGY, PC

Dermatology

269 N 1ST AVE, STE 100
IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Johnson County (319) 339-3872

ELIZABETH M LOEB M.D.

Family Medicine

269 N 1ST AVE
IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Johnson County (319) 351-6852

MACKENZIE JAYNE SHISLER

Physician Assistant

269 N 1ST AVE
IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Johnson County (319) 351-6852

MRS. COURTNEY LEIGH HENN ENGEL PA-C

Physician Assistant (Medical)

269 N 1ST AVE
IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Johnson County (319) 351-6852

DR. GREG MICHAEL SINGER D.O.

Family Medicine

269 N 1ST AVE, SUITE 102
IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Johnson County (319) 688-7777

MELANIE CLEVELAND M.D.

Family Medicine

269 N 1ST AVE
IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Johnson County (319) 351-6852

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 Schuster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Schuster is 1437479771. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2010.

Where is Christopher Schuster located?

Christopher Schuster practices at 269 N 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245. The listed phone number is (319) 351-6852.

What is Christopher Schuster's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Schuster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Schuster 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 Christopher Schuster's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Schuster reassigns Medicare benefits to State University Of Iowa (Iowa City, IA). 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 Christopher Schuster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Schuster accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Oscar Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Christopher Schuster 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 Schuster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Schuster is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down and University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Schuster was last updated on April 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.