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DR. GERALD R SCHELL M.D.
NPI 1871584011
Neurological Surgery in Saginaw, MI

Active since November 04, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.68/100
CMS Quality Rating
3160 CABARET TRL S, SAGINAW, MI 48603(989) 799-8712(989) 791-4216 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 20, 2023, Mar 31, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Gerald R Schell M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GERALD R SCHELL M.D. (NPI 1871584011) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Saginaw, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301045222) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871584011
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GERALD R SCHELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address3160 CABARET TRL SSaginaw, MI 48603-2202
Mailing Address3160 Cabaret Trl SSaginaw, MI 48603-2202 · (989) 799-8712 · Fax (989) 791-1152
Phone(989) 799-8712
Fax(989) 791-4216
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateNovember 4, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 20, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 20, 2023
✔ NPI 1871584011 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301045222
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
3160 CABARET TRL S, Saginaw, MI 48603
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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. Gerald R Schell 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 ID6103845516
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051115000778
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 Gerald Schell reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Michigan Clinic Neurosurgery PLLC
Same address
Neurological Surgery
3160 CABARET TRL S
Saginaw, MI 48603
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457794513 (989) 799-8712

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 14

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
236 services131 patients
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702
This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
218 services37 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.
208 services119 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
105 services105 patients
Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml Q9966
Low osmolar contrast material with 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration is a type of dye used in certain medical tests like CT scans or X-rays. It helps to highlight specific areas in your body, making them easier to see and examine. It's safe and commonly used.
97 services34 patients
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 62323
This procedure involves injecting a substance into your lower spine canal, guided by real-time images. It's done to diagnose or treat various conditions. You may feel slight discomfort, but it's generally safe and can provide valuable information for your treatment plan.
42 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena

Acute Care Hospitals · Alpena, MI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number230036
Location1501 W Chisholm StAlpena, MI 49707 · Alpena County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Covenant Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Saginaw, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230070
Location1447 N HarrisonSaginaw, MI 48602 · Saginaw County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St Mary's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saginaw, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number230077
Location800 S Washington AvenueSaginaw, MI 48601 · Saginaw County
Emergency services

Tawas St Joseph Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tawas City, MI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number230100
Location200 HemlockTawas City, MI 48764 · Iosco County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mclaren Flint

Acute Care Hospitals · Flint, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230141
Location401 S Ballenger HighwayFlint, MI 48532 · Genesee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48603 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
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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.

98.68/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality95.33
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost78.34

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
15%397 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
8%455 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
16%858 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
7%207 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
11%206 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
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.
81%5,879 patients3/55-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.
98%592 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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
23%397 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
98%1,081 patients4/55-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.
96%660 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
35%409 patients2/55-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…
24%1,417 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
20%946 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
3%1,210 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
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% · 913 patients
Patients tobacco: 73% · 913 patients
33%349 patients2/55-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…
98%733 patients4/55-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…
18%733 patients2/55-star benchmark: 59%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…
60%430 patients3/55-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% · 409 patients
5%409 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Osteogenesis stimulator, electrical, non-invasive, spinal applications E0748
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier25 claims25 services$3,744.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Traction equipment, cervical, free-standing stand/frame, pneumatic, applying traction force to other than mandible E0849
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$30.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Cervical, multiple post collar, occipital/mandibular supports, adjustable L0180
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$370.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal-coronal control, with rigid anterior and posterior frame/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, lateral strength provided by rigid lateral frame/panel(s), produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L0650
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF007N
1 supplier63 claims63 services$806.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SHAWN R ROBERSON DNP
Nurse Practitioner
3160 CABARET TRL S
SAGINAW, MI 48603
Saginaw County (989) 799-8712
MICHIGAN CLINIC NEUROSURGERY PLLC
Neurological Surgery
3160 CABARET TRL S
SAGINAW, MI 48603
Saginaw County (989) 799-8712
TRISHA KAPUSCINSKI
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3160 CABARET TRL S
SAGINAW, MI 48603
Saginaw County (989) 799-8712
MARY STURLA
Nurse Practitioner
3160 CABARET TRL S
SAGINAW, MI 48603
Saginaw County (989) 799-8712

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 Gerald Schell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerald Schell is 1871584011. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 4, 2005.

Where is Gerald Schell located?

Gerald Schell practices at 3160 Cabaret Trl S, Saginaw, MI 48603. The listed phone number is (989) 799-8712.

What is Gerald Schell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Gerald Schell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gerald Schell 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 Gerald Schell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gerald Schell reassigns Medicare benefits to Michigan Clinic Neurosurgery PLLC (Saginaw, MI). 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 Gerald Schell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gerald Schell accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Gerald Schell 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.

Is Gerald Schell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gerald Schell is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena, Covenant Medical Center, Ascension St Mary's Hospital, Tawas St Joseph Hospital and Mclaren Flint.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gerald Schell was last updated on March 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.