MRS. CYNTHIA SCHMELZ CRNA
NPI 1770688996
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in San Antonio, TX

Active since September 13, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
7400 MERTON MINTER ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 617-5300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mrs. Cynthia Schmelz Crna NPPES

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

MRS. CYNTHIA SCHMELZ CRNA (NPI 1770688996) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (639201) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770688996
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. CYNTHIA SCHMELZCredential: CRNA
Location Address7400 MERTON MINTER STSan Antonio, TX 78229-4404
Mailing Address2806 Falling BrkSan Antonio, TX 78258-4427 · (210) 479-1979
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateSeptember 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1770688996 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 639201
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
7400 MERTON MINTER ST, San Antonio, TX 78229

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Cynthia Schmelz Crna 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 ID5890984439
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110112000624

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Cynthia Schmelz reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
18518 HARDY OAK BLVD STE 100
San Antonio, TX 78258
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 226 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1015 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE 1200
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 710 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
3000 S JAMAICA CT STE 140
Aurora, CO 80014
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 54 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.
37 services36 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.
32 services32 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.
29 services29 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.
23 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Social Worker
7400 MERTON MINTER ST, MAILCODE 122
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Preventive Medicine (Public Health & General Preventive Medicine)
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Pharmacist
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Social Worker
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Occupational Therapist
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Psychologist
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Registered Nurse
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

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 Cynthia Schmelz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cynthia Schmelz is 1770688996. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2006.

Where is Cynthia Schmelz located?

Cynthia Schmelz practices at 7400 Merton Minter St, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 617-5300.

What is Cynthia Schmelz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Cynthia Schmelz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cynthia Schmelz 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 organizations bill Medicare for Cynthia Schmelz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cynthia Schmelz reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Tejas Anesthesia PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Endo Sedation LLC (Webster, TX) and Cpr Anesthesia, Inc (Aurora, CO). 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 Cynthia Schmelz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cynthia Schmelz accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Cynthia Schmelz 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 Cynthia Schmelz was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.