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DR. JOSEPH BENJAMIN SCHUERGER MD
NPI 1760777130
Family Medicine in Belmont, NC

Active since June 14, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1220 SPRUCE ST, BELMONT, NC 28012(704) 825-5333(704) 825-1751 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 14, 2026, Mar 31, 2026, Mar 18, 2025 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Joseph Benjamin Schuerger Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH BENJAMIN SCHUERGER MD (NPI 1760777130) is an individual family medicine provider in Belmont, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2026-01722) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760777130
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH BENJAMIN SCHUERGERCredential: MD
Location Address1220 SPRUCE STBelmont, NC 28012-3370
Mailing Address1220 Spruce StBelmont, NC 28012-3370 · (704) 825-5333 · Fax (704) 825-1751
Phone(704) 825-5333
Fax(704) 825-1751
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1760777130 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2026-01722✔ Licensed in TX · Q6703
Definition
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.
1220 SPRUCE ST, Belmont, NC 28012
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11100 Wilford Hall LoopJbsa Lackland, TX 78236-5638 · Phone (102) 292-0134
Location 225615 US Highway 281 NSan Antonio, TX 78258-7135 · Phone (210) 916-9900

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph Benjamin Schuerger 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 ID5799937181
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260805002022
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Schuerger reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Caromont Medical Group, Inc.
Same address
Family Medicine
1220 SPRUCE ST
Belmont, NC 28012
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 673 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265722318 (704) 825-5333

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28012 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

SOUTH POINT FAMILY PRACTICE, PA
Family Medicine
1220 SPRUCE ST
BELMONT, NC 28012
Gaston County (704) 825-5333
LOGAN DARYL PROFFITT DO
Family Medicine
1220 SPRUCE ST
BELMONT, NC 28012
Gaston County (704) 825-5333
MRS. SUNNY BAKALLI SEVERANCE FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1220 SPRUCE ST
BELMONT, NC 28012
Gaston County (704) 825-5333
DANIEL F PETERS PA
Physician Assistant
1220 SPRUCE ST
BELMONT, NC 28012
Gaston County (704) 825-5333
DAPHNEY MALONE TENCH FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1220 SPRUCE ST
BELMONT, NC 28012
Gaston County (704) 825-5333
PRESBYTERIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
Family Medicine
1220 SPRUCE ST
BELMONT, NC 28012
Gaston County (704) 825-5333
CAROMONT MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
Family Medicine
1220 SPRUCE ST
BELMONT, NC 28012
Gaston County (704) 825-5333
SHARMEEN AKHTAR HOSSAIN D.O.
Family Medicine
1220 SPRUCE ST
BELMONT, NC 28012
Gaston County (704) 825-5333

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 Joseph Schuerger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Schuerger is 1760777130. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2011.

Where is Joseph Schuerger located?

Joseph Schuerger practices at 1220 Spruce St, Belmont, NC 28012. The listed phone number is (704) 825-5333.

What is Joseph Schuerger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Joseph Schuerger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Schuerger 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Schuerger's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Schuerger reassigns Medicare benefits to Caromont Medical Group, Inc. (Belmont, NC). The 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 Joseph Schuerger's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Schuerger accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Joseph Schuerger 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 Joseph Schuerger was last updated on April 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.