PETER J SCHAMS MD
NPI 1760473714
Anesthesiology in La Crosse, WI

Active since October 31, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
700 WEST AVE S, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 785-0940(608) 791-7162 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2020, May 17, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Peter J Schams Md NPPES

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

PETER J SCHAMS MD (NPI 1760473714) is an individual anesthesiology provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (48243) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System-franciscan Medical Center Inc, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Wisconsin (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760473714
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NamePETER J SCHAMSCredential: MD
Location Address700 WEST AVE SLa Crosse, WI 54601-4783
Mailing AddressPo Box 1510Eau Claire, WI 54702-1510 · (608) 785-0940
Fax(608) 791-7162
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of WisconsinGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateOctober 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2020
NPI 1760473714 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in WI · 48243
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
700 WEST AVE S, La Crosse, WI 54601

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Peter J Schams 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 ID345272225
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050831000784
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 7

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
65 services65 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
44 services42 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
12 services12 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · La Crosse, WI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520004
Location700 West Avenue SouthLa Crosse, WI 54601 · La Crosse County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Pharmacist
700 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Nurse Practitioner
700 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Physician Assistant
700 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Emergency Medicine
700 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Nurse Practitioner
700 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Emergency Medicine
700 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Speech-Language Pathologist
700 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Physical Therapist
700 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601

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 Peter Schams's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peter Schams is 1760473714. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 31, 2005.

Where is Peter Schams located?

Peter Schams practices at 700 West Ave S, La Crosse, WI 54601. The listed phone number is (608) 785-0940.

What is Peter Schams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Peter Schams enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Peter Schams 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.

Is Peter Schams affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Peter Schams is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Peter Schams was last updated on September 16, 2020. 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.