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CHRISTOPHER R SCHMELZER MD
NPI 1700960549
Emergency Medicine in Yakima, WA

Active since October 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
2811 TIETON DRIVE, YAKIMA, WA 98902(509) 575-8100(509) 575-8745 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Christopher R Schmelzer Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER R SCHMELZER MD (NPI 1700960549) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Yakima, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00047848) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Wisconsin (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700960549
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER R SCHMELZERCredential: MD
Location Address2811 TIETON DRIVEYakima, WA 98902
Mailing AddressPo Box 9787Yakima, WA 98909 · (509) 574-3353 · Fax (509) 225-3168
Phone(509) 575-8100
Fax(509) 575-8745
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of WisconsinGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 2008
✔ NPI 1700960549 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD00047848✔ Licensed in AZ · 33861
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2811 TIETON DRIVE, Yakima, WA 98902
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Other Identifiers 6

Medicare UPINI28851
Medicare PINI28851WA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified103034
Medicaid8486854WA
Medicare PIN8866444WA
Medicaid936982AZ

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher R Schmelzer 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 ID1658312095
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070801000697
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
171 services167 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
151 services148 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
144 services142 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
39 services38 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Yakima Valley Memorial

Acute Care Hospitals · Yakima, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500036
Location2811 Tieton DriveYakima, WA 98902 · Yakima County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Kittitas Valley Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Ellensburg, WA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number501333
Location603 South ChestnutEllensburg, WA 98926 · Kittitas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98902 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

77.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.16
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost50.69

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

DR. ANGELA SUE STEWART PHARM.D.
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
2811 TIETON DRIVE, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PHARMACY
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Yakima County (509) 577-5070
JOHN PATRICK MAXWELL MD
Internal Medicine
2811 TIETON DRIVE, MIPS OFFICE
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Yakima County (509) 575-8000
YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS
General Acute Care Hospital
2811 TIETON DRIVE
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Yakima County (509) 575-8825
YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Pharmacy (Clinic Pharmacy)
2811 TIETON DRIVE
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Yakima County (509) 575-8036
MRS. JOLENE LOUISE SAFFORD RD CD
Dietitian, Registered
2811 TIETON DRIVE, YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Yakima County (509) 575-8101
MRS. KATHALEEN RANEE BRIGGS EARLY RD CD CDE
Dietitian, Registered
2811 TIETON DRIVE, YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Yakima County (509) 575-8101
CAROL LYN VANEVENHOVEN PHARMD
Pharmacist
2811 TIETON DRIVE, YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PHARMACY DEPT.
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Yakima County (509) 249-5232
MRS. KATIE JEAN WOLFF RD CD
Dietitian, Registered
2811 TIETON DRIVE, YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Yakima County (509) 575-8000

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 Schmelzer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Schmelzer is 1700960549. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2006.

Where is Christopher Schmelzer located?

Christopher Schmelzer practices at 2811 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98902. The listed phone number is (509) 575-8100.

What is Christopher Schmelzer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Christopher Schmelzer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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.

What insurance does Christopher Schmelzer accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans list Christopher Schmelzer 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 Schmelzer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Schmelzer is affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial and Kittitas Valley Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Schmelzer was last updated on April 23, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.