JOHN C.L. SCHNARS M.D.
NPI 1962405548
Orthopaedic Surgery in Jasper, GA

Q: What is John Schnars's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Schnars is 1962405548. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2005.

Q: What is John Schnars's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Schnars was last updated on May 26, 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.

Active since May 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

98.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

620 J L WHITE DR, STE 100, JASPER, GA 30143(706) 692-6980(706) 692-6982 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About John C.l. Schnars M.d. NPPES

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

JOHN C.L. SCHNARS M.D. (NPI 1962405548) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Jasper, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (046239) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventhealth Murray, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962405548

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Provider Legal NameJOHN C.L. SCHNARSCredential: M.D.

Location Address620 J L WHITE DR, STE 100Jasper, GA 30143-4896

Mailing Address620 J L White Dr, Ste 100Jasper, GA 30143-4896 · (706) 692-6980 · Fax (706) 692-6982

Phone(706) 692-6980

Fax(706) 692-6982

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateMay 27, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 2011

✔ NPI 1962405548 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 046239

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

620 J L WHITE DR, Jasper, GA 30143

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINH79917GA

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified20NCCDRGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..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

John C.l. Schnars 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 ID4880678648

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040617001022

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 17

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.

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.

8,820 services403 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.

1,425 services400 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.

1,098 services436 patients

Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose J7323

Hyaluronan or Euflexxa is a substance similar to a natural substance in your joints. It's injected into the joint space to treat pain from osteoarthritis, especially in the knee. It helps to lubricate the joint, reducing pain and improving mobility.

893 services170 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.

210 services197 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

170 services170 patients

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.

134 services124 patients

X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 73502

An X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.

99 services78 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.

74 services43 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.

66 services58 patients

X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 73130

An X-ray of the hand, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones in your hand from different angles. This helps in diagnosing fractures, infections, arthritis, or other abnormalities. It's quick and painless.

38 services33 patients

X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 73590

An X-ray of the lower leg, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the bones in your lower leg. It helps to identify fractures, infections, or diseases. Two different angles are used to provide a comprehensive view of the leg's structure.

36 services33 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

33 services33 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.

32 services29 patients

X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 73110

An X-ray of the wrist, minimum of 3 views, is a diagnostic procedure that uses radiation to create images of your wrist from different angles. This helps detect fractures, infections, or other abnormalities for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

24 services14 patients

Incision of tendon covering of finger 26055

This procedure involves making a small cut into the protective sheath around a finger tendon. It's typically done to relieve pressure or inflammation, improve finger movement, or treat conditions like trigger finger. It's a safe, often outpatient procedure.

14 services12 patients

X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 72170

An X-ray of the pelvis, 1-2 views, is a quick and painless imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the lower part of your torso. These images help to detect any abnormalities or injuries in your hip bones and surrounding structures.

12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Adventhealth Murray

Acute Care Hospitals · Chatsworth, GA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110050

Location707 Old Dalton Ellijay Road, PO Box 1406Chatsworth, GA 30705 · Murray County

Emergency services

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Jasper, GA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number110225

Location1266 Highway 515 SouthJasper, GA 30143 · Pickens County

Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30143 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

$83.23 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.89 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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.

98.5/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

16%732 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

50%467 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Perioperative Care: Selection of Prophylactic Antibiotic - First OR Second Generation Cephalosporin

Percentage of surgical patients aged 18 years and older undergoing procedures with the indications for a first OR second generation cephalosporin prophylactic antibiotic, who had an order for a first OR second generation cephalosporin for antimicrobial…

100%73 patients

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

39%732 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

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…

53%800 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age

Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis

44%392 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%

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 3

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

4 suppliers13 claims13 services$59.92 avg. paid by Medicare

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier14 claims14 services$6.56 avg. paid by Medicare

Wrist hand orthosis, wrist extension control cock-up, non molded, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3908

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier14 claims14 services$45.58 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 15

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

LAWRENCE T STEINBECK PT

Physical Therapist

620 J L WHITE DR, SUITE 110
JASPER, GA 30143

Pickens County (706) 692-9080

JAMIE CAROL HUTCHESON PT

Physical Therapist

620 J L WHITE DR, STE 110
JASPER, GA 30143

Pickens County (404) 367-2088

CLAIRE C WOOD

Occupational Therapist

620 J L WHITE DR, SUITE 110
JASPER, GA 30143

Pickens County (706) 692-9080

GEORGIA CANCER SPECIALISTS I PC

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

620 J L WHITE DR, SUITE 140
JASPER, GA 30143

Pickens County (706) 253-3100

VILLAGE PODIATRY GROUP, LLC

Podiatrist

620 J L WHITE DR, STE. 140
JASPER, GA 30143

Pickens County (678) 800-0036

DR. FOLSOM PROCTOR MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

620 J L WHITE DR, SUITE 100
JASPER, GA 30143

Pickens County (706) 692-6980

MOUNTAINSIDE ORTHOPEDICS

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

620 J L WHITE DR, SUITE 100
JASPER, GA 30143

Pickens County (706) 692-6980

SLEEP SERVICFES OF JASPER, LLC

Specialist/Technologist, Other

620 J L WHITE DR, SUITE 130
JASPER, GA 30143

Pickens County (706) 253-2378

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 John Schnars's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Schnars is 1962405548. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2005.

Where is John Schnars located?

John Schnars practices at 620 J L White Dr Ste 100, Jasper, GA 30143. The listed phone number is (706) 692-6980.

What is John Schnars's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is John Schnars enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Schnars 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 John Schnars accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list John Schnars 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 John Schnars affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Schnars is affiliated with Adventhealth Murray and Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Schnars was last updated on May 26, 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.