RICHARD D SCHUSTER MD
NPI 1730106337
Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in Fort Worth, TX
About Richard D Schuster Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
RICHARD D SCHUSTER MD (NPI 1730106337) is an individual pediatric orthopaedic surgery provider in Fort Worth, Texas, licensed in Texas (K1298) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Richard D Schuster Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Richard Schuster reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Fort Worth, TX 76104
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Cook Childrens Physician Network
- 1,186 clinicians in this Medicare group
Fort Worth, TX 76104
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Texas Health Care PLLC
- 511 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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.
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
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 Richard Schuster's NPI number?
The NPI number for Richard Schuster is 1730106337. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2006.
Where is Richard Schuster located?
Richard Schuster practices at 1500 Cooper St, Fort Worth, TX 76104. The listed phone number is (682) 885-4405.
What is Richard Schuster's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XP3100X.
Is Richard Schuster enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Richard Schuster is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Schuster's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Schuster reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Cook Children's Physician Network (Fort Worth, TX) and Texas Health Care, P.L.L.C. (Fort Worth, TX). Each 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 Richard Schuster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Richard Schuster accept?
Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Richard 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Richard Schuster was last updated on May 10, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.
# Richard D Schuster, MD · NPI 1730106337
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery physician in Fort Worth, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 17, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1730106337 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 17, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery · taxonomy 207XP3100X
- **State license:** K1298 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1500 COOPER ST, Fort Worth, TX 76104-2710
- **Phone:** (682) 885-4405 · **Fax:** (682) 885-4407
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Cook Children's Physician Network (NPI 1548230923, Fort Worth, TX); Texas Health Care, P.L.L.C. (NPI 1316276744, Fort Worth, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 10, 2021
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1730106337) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.