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DR. STEPHEN PAUL SCHINDLER M.D.
NPI 1780753152
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Lexington, KY

Active since November 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.53/100
CMS Quality Rating
2620 WILHITE DR, LEXINGTON, KY 40503(859) 278-6031(859) 277-7015 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Stephen Paul Schindler M.d. NPPES

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

DR. STEPHEN PAUL SCHINDLER M.D. (NPI 1780753152) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (34072) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, and is a graduate of University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780753152
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEPHEN PAUL SCHINDLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address2620 WILHITE DRLexington, KY 40503-3385
Mailing Address2620 Wilhite DrLexington, KY 40503-3385 · (859) 278-6031 · Fax (859) 277-7015
Phone(859) 278-6031
Fax(859) 277-7015
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateNovember 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 2011
✔ NPI 1780753152 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 34072
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
2620 WILHITE DR, Lexington, KY 40503
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN0517503KY
Medicaid64340722KY
Medicare UPINH26932

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

Dr. Stephen Paul Schindler M.d. 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 ID7517047277
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091013000150
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 Stephen Schindler reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates Psc
Same address
Colon & Rectal Surgery
2620 WILHITE DRIVE
Lexington, KY 40503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750382677 (859) 278-6031

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 13

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
445 services239 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
115 services115 patients
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.
113 services113 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
104 services99 patients
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 88312
This service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.
70 services67 patients
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
61 services61 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baptist Health Lexington

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number180103
Location1740 Nicholasville RoadLexington, KY 40503 · Fayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40503 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

87.53/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.1

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
63%300 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
78%27 patients4/55-star benchmark: 95%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
91%476 patients5/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%1,154 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
92%1,565 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
76%364 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
65%26 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
82%510 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
85%1,099 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
54%364 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
25%875 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
6%386 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 261 patients
Patients tobacco: 98% · 261 patients
82%22 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
69%1,099 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
14%1,099 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 364 patients
0%364 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
18%1,099 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

MR. JOHN M FOX MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery
2620 WILHITE DR
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-6031
KRISTIN LEE WELSH MS, CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2620 WILHITE DR, SUITE 222
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 277-1949
THOMAS CHARLES KNOPP DO
Internal Medicine
2620 WILHITE DR
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-6031
TRINA JACOBS MS, CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2620 WILHITE DR, SUITE 222
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 277-1949
AMERIPATH KENTUCKY INC
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2620 WILHITE DR, SUITE 213
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 275-1922
SHERRY JAYNES MCCLELLAN MS, CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2620 WILHITE DR, SUITE 222
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 277-1949
ROSS MYERS HEMPEL
Colon & Rectal Surgery
2620 WILHITE DR
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-6031
SARAH CRAIN MS, CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2620 WILHITE DR, SUITE 222
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 277-1949

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 Stephen Schindler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Schindler is 1780753152. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 7, 2006.

Where is Stephen Schindler located?

Stephen Schindler practices at 2620 Wilhite Dr, Lexington, KY 40503. The listed phone number is (859) 278-6031.

What is Stephen Schindler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Stephen Schindler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Schindler 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 Stephen Schindler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Schindler reassigns Medicare benefits to Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates Psc (Lexington, KY). 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 Stephen Schindler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Stephen Schindler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Schindler is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Schindler was last updated on February 23, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.