DR. SCOTT M SCHULZE MD
NPI 1447472469
Surgery - Surgery of the Hand in Lewes, DE

Quality Rating: 80.07 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since May 02, 2007

Contact Information

12100 BLACK SWAN DRIVE
SUITE 201
LEWES, DE
ZIP 19958
Phone: (302) 644-3311
Fax: (302) 644-3300

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Table of Contents

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Secondary Taxonomies
Insurance Plans Accepted
Secondary Locations
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Areas of Expertise
Durable Medical Equipment
Physician Visit Costs
Overall Quality Performance
Quality Reporting
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Male
Years of Experience 26
Surgery
Surgery of the Hand
Accepts Insurance
Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
PECOS Enrolled
Medicare Quality Reporting

About SCOTT SCHULZE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Scott Schulze, a provider established in Lewes, Delaware with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in surgery of the hand and more than 26 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1447472469 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0105X with license number C1-0008726 (DE). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI: 1447472469
Provider Name: DR. SCOTT M SCHULZE MD
Gender: Male
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 12100 BLACK SWAN DRIVE SUITE 201 LEWES, DE 19958
Location Phone: (302) 644-3311
Location Fax: (302) 644-3300
Mailing Address: 211 EXECUTIVE DR STE 11 NEWARK, DE 19702
Mailing Phone: (302) 451-6913
Mailing Fax: (302) 644-3300
Medical School Name: OTHER
Graduation Year: 2000
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 05-02-2007
Last Update Date: 12-01-2023
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Secondary Locations

701 Savannah Road, Suite B
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-2805

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification: Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Taxonomy Code: 2086S0105X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: C1-0008726
License State: DE
Taxonomy Description: A surgeon with expertise in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means, of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No.	Taxonomy Code	Type	Classification / Specialization	License No. (State)
1	208600000X	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians	Surgery	C1-0008726 (DE)
2	2086S0122X	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians	Surgery Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery	036-116390 (IL)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

AmeriHealth Caritas Next

AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals - HMO
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals - HMO
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals - HMO
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals - HMO
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals - HMO
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals - HMO
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals - HMO
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals - HMO

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware

my Blue Access Major Events Select PPO Catastrophic 10600 - 3 Free PCP Visits - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 3800 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 3800 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 9200 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 0 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 1700 HSA - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Platinum 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Silver 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Bronze 7500 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Gold 2000 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Gold 2000 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Platinum 0 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Silver 6000 - PPO

Medicare

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Medicaid

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier	Type / Code	Identifier State	Identifier Issuer
1447472469	MEDICAID (05)	DE
1184681488	OTHER (01)	DE	COMMERCIAL INSURANCES

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Scott Schulze is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Scott Schulze is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 2668521022
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.
PECOS Enrollment ID: I20090514000500
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.
Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Orthotic Devices

DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)
Wrist hand finger orthosis, rigid without joints, may include soft interface material; straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment (HCPCS:L3808)
2 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid
DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)
Wrist hand orthosis, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment (HCPCS:L3906)
2 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid
DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)
Hand finger orthosis, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment (HCPCS:L3913)
4 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 17 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Application of hand and lower forearm cast
Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint
Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Exploration of wound of arm or leg
Incision of tendon covering of finger
Injection into tendon or ligament
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
Melanoma (skin cancer) excision
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope
Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers
Removal of connective tissue of palm
Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit
Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand
Repair of tendon, finger, and/or palm of hand
Transfer of tendon to back of hand
Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device
Upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair)
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views

Physician Visit Costs

The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $22.09 for a new patient copayment and $17.79 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 19958 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

Average New Patient Price $88.37
Minimum New Patient Price $57.12
Maximum New Patient Price $173.08

Average New Patient Copayment $22.09
Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.28
Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.27

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

Average Established Patient Price $71.19
Minimum Established Patient Price $18.36
Maximum Established Patient Price $141.05

Average Established Patient Copayment $17.79
Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.59
Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.26

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Overall MIPS Quality Performance

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 80.07, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.

Final Score: 80.07 out of 100

The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
Quality Score: 78.59

The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.

There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
Promoting Interoperability Score: 100

The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.

The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data.
Improvement Activities Score: 40

The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.

The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores.
Cost Score: 54.98

The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.
Cost Score: 54.98

The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

Quality Reporting

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.

Quality Measure	Performance	Number of Patients
Annual registration in the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program	Yes	N/A
Annual registration by eligible clinician or group in the prescription drug monitoring program of the state where they practice. Activities that simply involve registration are not sufficient. MIPS eligible clinicians and groups must participate for a minimum of 6 months.
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report	96%	91
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy	67%	30
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record	100%	2899
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration
Engagement of New Medicaid Patients and Follow-up	Yes	N/A
Seeing new and follow-up Medicaid patients in a timely manner, including individuals dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare. A timely manner is defined as within 10 business days for this activity.
e-Prescribing	89%	132
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
Health Information Exchange	100%	96
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for at least one transition of care or referral.
Implementation of Use of Specialist Reports Back to Referring Clinician or Group to Close Referral Loop	Yes	N/A
Performance of regular practices that include providing specialist reports back to the referring individual MIPS eligible clinician or group to close the referral loop or where the referring individual MIPS eligible clinician or group initiates regular inquiries to specialist for specialist reports which could be documented or noted in the EHR technology.
Medication Reconciliation	100%	674
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
Patient-Specific Education	98%	1338
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults	48%	543
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
Practice Improvements for Bilateral Exchange of Patient Information	Yes	N/A
Ensure that there is bilateral exchange of necessary patient information to guide patient care, such as Open Notes, that could include one or more of the following: • Participate in a Health Information Exchange if available; and/or • Use structured referral notes.
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention	90%	625
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record	Yes	N/A
• Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management.
Provide Patient Access	72%	1328
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information.
Regularly assess the patient experience of care through surveys, advisory councils and/or other mechanisms.	Yes	N/A
Regularly assess the patient experience of care through surveys, advisory councils and/or other mechanisms.
Secure Messaging	0%	1328
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period.
Security Risk Analysis	Yes	N/A
Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process.
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly	0% "Inverse Quality Measure" This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better.	543
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication. 2) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least two of the same high-risk medication

NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1447472469, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1

Doubled → 2

Pos 2

Unchanged

Pos 3

Doubled → 8

Pos 4

Unchanged

Pos 5

Doubled → 8

Pos 6

Unchanged

Pos 7

Doubled → 4

Pos 8

Unchanged

Pos 9

Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2

Check

Target digit

Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 4 → 8 4 → 8 2 → 4 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 4 + 8 + 7 + 8 + 7 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 71

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9

This NPI is valid

The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1447472469.

Other Providers at the Same Location

The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

FIRST STATE ORTHOPAEDICS, PA

Clinic/Center (Radiology)

12100 BLACK SWAN DRIVE, SUITE 101
LEWES, DE 19958

Sussex County (302) 731-2888

DR. EDMUND THOMAS CARROLL III D.O.

Orthopaedic Surgery

12100 BLACK SWAN DRIVE, SUITE 201
LEWES, DE 19958

Sussex County (302) 644-3311

DR. RONALD CAESAR SABBAGH M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

12100 BLACK SWAN DRIVE, SUITE 201
LEWES, DE 19958

Sussex County (302) 644-3311

GERARD JOSEPH HAINES PA-C

Physician Assistant

12100 BLACK SWAN DRIVE, SUITE 201
LEWES, DE 19958

Sussex County (302) 644-3311

DALE F. SUTHERLAND M.D.

Anesthesiology

12100 BLACK SWAN DRIVE, SUITE 201
LEWES, DE 19958

Sussex County (302) 644-3311

CLAIRE MEGAN CAPOBIANCO

Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)

12100 BLACK SWAN DRIVE, SUITE 201
LEWES, DE 19958

Sussex County (302) 644-3311

GITA PILLAI M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

12100 BLACK SWAN DRIVE, SUITE 201
LEWES, DE 19958

Sussex County (302) 644-3311

DR. JOSEPH M FARRELL D.O.

Orthopaedic Surgery

12100 BLACK SWAN DRIVE, SUITE 201
LEWES, DE 19958

Sussex County (302) 644-3311

LEWES CHIROPRACTIC LLC

Chiropractor

12100 BLACK SWAN DRIVE, SUITE 103
LEWES, DE 19958

Sussex County (302) 644-5750

FIRST STATE ORTHOPAEDICS, PA

Orthopaedic Surgery

12100 BLACK SWAN DRIVE, SUITE 201
LEWES, DE 19958

Sussex County (302) 644-3311

ROMAN C ORSINI DPM

Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)

12100 BLACK SWAN DRIVE, SUITE 201
LEWES, DE 19958

Sussex County (302) 644-3311

KAITLIN CHRISTINE EMREY PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Physical Therapist

12100 BLACK SWAN DRIVE, SUITE 202
LEWES, DE 19958

Sussex County (302) 644-5591

FIRST STATE ORTHOPAEDICS PA

Orthopaedic Surgery

12100 BLACK SWAN DRIVE, SUITE 201
LEWES, DE 19958

Sussex County (302) 644-3311

About SCOTT SCHULZE

Location Map

Secondary Locations

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Secondary Taxonomies

Surgery

Surgery Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Insurance Plans Accepted

Additional Identifiers

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

PECOS PAC ID: 2668521022

PECOS Enrollment ID: I20090514000500

Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

Orthotic Devices

Areas of Expertise

Application of hand and lower forearm cast

Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint

Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

Exploration of wound of arm or leg

Incision of tendon covering of finger

Injection into tendon or ligament

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg

Melanoma (skin cancer) excision

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes

Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope

Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers

Removal of connective tissue of palm

Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit

Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand

Repair of tendon, finger, and/or palm of hand

Transfer of tendon to back of hand

Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device

Upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair)

X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views

Physician Visit Costs

New Patients Visit Costs *

Established Patients Visit Costs *

Overall MIPS Quality Performance

Final Score: 80.07 out of 100

Quality Score: 78.59

Promoting Interoperability Score: 100

Improvement Activities Score: 40

Cost Score: 54.98

Cost Score: 54.98

Quality Reporting

Reviews for DR. SCOTT M SCHULZE MD

NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

Digit-by-digit view

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

Other Providers at the Same Location

Frequently Asked Questions

Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery