DR. JEFFREY R SCHLIMMER M.D.
NPI 1871598730
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Q: What is Jeffrey Schlimmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jeffrey Schlimmer is 1871598730. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2005.

Q: What is Jeffrey Schlimmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jeffrey Schlimmer was last updated on October 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since June 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

79.23/100

CMS Quality Rating

6118 PARKWAY DR., CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414(361) 883-2000(361) 561-1354 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2025, Oct 12, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Jeffrey R Schlimmer M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JEFFREY R SCHLIMMER M.D. (NPI 1871598730) is an individual sports medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (K2788) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871598730

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X

Provider Legal NameDR. JEFFREY R SCHLIMMERCredential: M.D.

Location Address6118 PARKWAY DR.Corpus Christi, TX 78414-2455

Mailing AddressPo Box 6770Corpus Christi, TX 78466-6770 · (361) 883-2000 · Fax (361) 561-1354

Phone(361) 883-2000

Fax(361) 561-1354

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1996

Enumeration DateJune 16, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2025

✔ NPI 1871598730 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0005X

License✔ Licensed in TX · K2788

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License K2788 (TX)

6118 PARKWAY DR., Corpus Christi, TX 78414

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid044841705TX

OtherP00163144TX · Medicare B Railroad

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Jeffrey R Schlimmer 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 ID9931160264

PECOS Enrollment IDI20041020001008

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 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.

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.

276 services178 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.

270 services70 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 services131 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

167 services87 patients

X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 73564

An X-ray of the knee, 4 or more views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It involves capturing multiple images of your knee from different angles. This helps in diagnosing conditions such as fractures, arthritis, or infections. The procedure is quick and painless.

104 services86 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

101 services63 patients

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

72 services17 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.

70 services70 patients

X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562

An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.

68 services57 patients

X-ray of shoulder blade 73010

An X-ray of the shoulder blade is a quick, painless test that produces images of the bones in your shoulder area. It helps identify fractures, infections, or other abnormalities. You'll need to stay still while a machine sends a small amount of radiation through your shoulder to capture the image.

37 services29 patients

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447

A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.

34 services32 patients

Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure 20985

Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedures involves using a computer to aid in planning and performing surgery. This technology helps increase precision, reduce invasiveness, and improve outcomes. It's commonly used in orthopedic surgeries like joint replacements.

28 services26 patients

Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder 23472

Total shoulder prosthetic repair is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged shoulder joint with artificial components. It aims to relieve pain and restore mobility. The procedure involves replacing the ball (humeral head) and socket (glenoid) of the shoulder joint.

26 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450046

Location600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

79.23/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

59.06

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

71.72

Reported Quality Measures

Risk-standardized complication rate (RSCR) following elective primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and/or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

0.05%

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 2

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

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier19 claims19 services$59.04 avg. paid by Medicare

Shoulder orthosis, acromio/clavicular (canvas and webbing type), prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3670

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

2 suppliers20 claims20 services$89.69 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 6

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

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