HOUSTON SCHOONMAKER PA
NPI 1962096115
Physician Assistant in Merkel, TX

Active since February 26, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: March 1, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 1, 2023, Sep 1, 2022, Feb 26, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Houston Schoonmaker Pa NPPES

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

HOUSTON SCHOONMAKER PA (NPI 1962096115) is an individual physician assistant in Merkel, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA14350) and active in the NPI registry since February 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hendrick Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962096115
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameHOUSTON SCHOONMAKERCredential: PA
Location Address217 EDWARDSMerkel, TX 79536-3803
Mailing Address217 EdwardsMerkel, TX 79536-3803 · (325) 928-0014
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateFebruary 26, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 1, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 1, 2023
NPI 1962096115 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in TX · PA14350
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

217 EDWARDS, Merkel, TX 79536

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted 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

Houston Schoonmaker Pa 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 ID4183033020
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210506000667
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hendrick Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Abilene, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450229
Location1900 PineAbilene, TX 79601 · Taylor County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

Acute Care Hospitals · Brownwood, TX
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450587
Location1501 Burnet DrBrownwood, TX 76801 · Brown County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79536 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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 7

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

Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
217 EDWARDS
MERKEL, TX 79536
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
217 EDWARDS
MERKEL, TX 79536
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
217 EDWARDS
MERKEL, TX 79536
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
217 EDWARDS
MERKEL, TX 79536
Counselor (Mental Health)
217 EDWARDS
MERKEL, TX 79536
Counselor (Professional)
217 EDWARDS
MERKEL, TX 79536
Counselor (Professional)
217 EDWARDS
MERKEL, TX 79536

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 Houston Schoonmaker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Houston Schoonmaker is 1962096115. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2021.

Where is Houston Schoonmaker located?

Houston Schoonmaker practices at 217 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536. The listed phone number is (325) 928-0014.

What is Houston Schoonmaker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Houston Schoonmaker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Houston Schoonmaker 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.

What insurance does Houston Schoonmaker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Houston Schoonmaker 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 Houston Schoonmaker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Houston Schoonmaker is affiliated with Hendrick Medical Center and Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Houston Schoonmaker was last updated on March 1, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.