DR. AMBER RAE SCHMIDT D.O.
NPI 1588892103
Family Medicine in Lancaster, NH

Quality Rating: 75.06 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since June 23, 2009

Contact Information

170 MIDDLE ST
LANCASTER, NH
ZIP 03584
Phone: (603) 788-5029
Fax: (603) 788-5027

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Table of Contents

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Insurance Plans Accepted
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Durable Medical Equipment
Physician Visit Costs
Overall Quality Performance
Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Female
Years of Experience 17
Family Medicine
Accepts Insurance
Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
PECOS Enrolled

About AMBER SCHMIDT

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Amber Schmidt, a primary care provider established in Lancaster, New Hampshire with a medical specialization in Family Medicine and more than 17 years of experience. She graduated from University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine in 2009. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1588892103 assigned on June 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number 15812 (NH). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI: 1588892103
Provider Name: DR. AMBER RAE SCHMIDT D.O.
Gender: Female
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 170 MIDDLE ST LANCASTER, NH 03584
Location Phone: (603) 788-5029
Location Fax: (603) 788-5027
Mailing Address: 170 MIDDLE ST LANCASTER, NH 03584
Mailing Phone: (604) 788-2521
Mailing Fax: (603) 788-5027
Medical School Name: UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, COLLEGE OF OSTEO MEDICINE
Graduation Year: 2009
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 06-23-2009
Last Update Date: 08-22-2013
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Amber Schmidt sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc

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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: Family Medicine
Taxonomy Code: 207Q00000X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: 15812
License State: NH
Taxonomy Description: 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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

Ambetter from NH Healthy Families

Choice Bronze HSA - EPO
Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
Clear Silver - EPO
Clear Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
Complete Gold - EPO
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
Complete Silver - EPO
Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
Elite Bronze - EPO
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld

Anthem Bronze Preferred Blue PPO 5000/10%/8000 w/HSA - PPO
Anthem Bronze Preferred Blue PPO 5000/20%/8000 w/HSA - PPO
Anthem Bronze Preferred Blue PPO 6500/30%/9200 Value - PPO
Anthem Bronze Preferred Blue PPO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - PPO
Anthem Bronze Preferred Blue PPO 8500/50%/9200 - PPO
Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 1000/20%/7500 - PPO
Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - PPO
Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - PPO
Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 2000/10%/7500 - PPO
Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - PPO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Anthem Bronze Pathway X Enhanced 6000/35% HSA - HMO
Anthem Bronze Pathway X Enhanced 6500/40% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
Anthem Bronze Pathway X Enhanced 7500/50% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) Standard - HMO
Anthem Catastrophic Pathway X Enhanced 9200/0% - HMO
Anthem Gold Pathway X Enhanced 1200/20% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
Anthem Gold Pathway X Enhanced 1500/25% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) Standard - HMO
Anthem Gold Pathway X Enhanced 700/40% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway X Enhanced 6000/30% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway X Enhanced 4000/0% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
Anthem Silver Pathway X Enhanced 4500/20% HSA - HMO

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

NH Local Choice HMO Bronze 8000 - HMO
NH Local Choice HMO Gold - HMO
NH Local Choice HMO Gold 1400 - HMO
NH Local Choice HMO HSA Bronze 6000 - HMO
NH Local Choice HMO Silver 3500 - HMO
NH Local Choice HMO Silver 5000 - HMO
NH Local HMO Bronze 7500 Standard - HMO
NH Local HMO Gold 1500 Standard - HMO
NH Local HMO Silver 5000 Standard - HMO

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
3077510	MEDICAID (05)	NH
1021101	OTHER (01)	VT	MEDICARE PTAN - 003212401

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Amber Schmidt 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.

Amber Schmidt 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: 1951561877
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: I20130605000693
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.

Durable Medical Equipment

DME-Other DME (DE017N)
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)
4 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 30 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)
Insertion tray with drainage bag but without catheter (HCPCS:A4354)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

Orthotic Devices

DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)
Urinary catheter anchoring device, leg strap, each (HCPCS:A4334)
1 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid
DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)
Indwelling catheter; specialty type, (e.g., coude, mushroom, wing, etc.), each (HCPCS:A4340)
1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid
DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)
Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each (HCPCS:A4357)
1 DME suppliers used 19 Medicare Claims 29 Services Paid

Physician Visit Costs

The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $22.28 for a new patient copayment and $25.38 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 03584 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

Average New Patient Price $89.14
Minimum New Patient Price $57.75
Maximum New Patient Price $174.26

Average New Patient Copayment $22.28
Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.43
Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.56

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

Average Established Patient Price $101.54
Minimum Established Patient Price $18.7
Maximum Established Patient Price $142.15

Average Established Patient Copayment $25.38
Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.67
Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.53

* 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 75.06, 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: 75.06 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: 72.81

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: 54.23

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: N/A

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: N/A

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.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Amber Schmidt is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name	Address	Phone	Hospital Type	Overall Rating
WEEKS MEDICAL CENTER	173 MIDDLE STREET LANCASTER, NH 03584	(603) 788-4911	Critical Access Hospitals

NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation

The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1	5	8	8	8	9	2	1	0	3
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
2	5	16	8	16	9	4	1	0
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 67
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
70 - 67 = 3									3

The NPI number 1588892103 is valid because the calculated check digit 3 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.