Active NPI 1497843098 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Donald E Schepps , MD

Surgery • Santa Cruz, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Donald Schepps, MD is a registered Surgery practitioner in Santa Cruz, CA. With approximately 52 years of clinical practice since graduating from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1974, Dr. Schepps provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 2911 CHANTICLEER AVE.

Dr. Schepps maintains professional affiliations with Dignity Health Medical Foundation, Sutter Bay Medical Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital inpatient care per day, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2911 Chanticleer Ave

Santa Cruz, CA 950651815

Telephone 8314772350

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University

Graduation Year

1974

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Santa Cruz, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

52 Yrs +26.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.9 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

20 Specialists

Practicing in Santa Cruz, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

10.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

69.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schepps (52 Years) 52 Yrs

Santa Cruz Specialty Average (25.9 Years) 25.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	55	54	$440.42	$129.63
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	27	27	$326.63	$81.89
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	17	15	$242.47	$79.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$523.71	$169.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	39	$247.00	$99.93
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	30	30	$446.20	$134.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$365.00	$123.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$546.69	$180.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$365.13	$140.25
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$330.69	$85.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	75	$240.00	$101.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$354.00	$124.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$538.00	$185.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$353.00	$138.10
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	14	$335.00	$106.04
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	13	12	$4450.00	$1156.22
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	12	$475.00	$201.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$148.00	$63.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	104	82	$233.00	$101.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	54	54	$522.00	$184.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	53	$344.00	$124.56
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	34	22	$240.00	$76.80
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	32	30	$670.00	$208.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	24	$343.00	$143.81
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	22	22	$69.00	$26.35
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	18	18	$1546.58	$482.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	12	$144.00	$63.33
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	12	12	$2986.20	$771.18
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$450.00	$145.08
49585 Repair of hernia at navel (5 years or older)	12	12	$1382.50	$344.69
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	12	11	$140.00	$141.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	72	56	$225.00	$82.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$330.00	$118.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$500.00	$179.74
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	21	21	$300.00	$109.00
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	15	12	$4212.67	$1110.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	13	$137.00	$50.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$329.00	$120.23
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	11	11	$6215.00	$365.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	71	$225.00	$80.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$330.00	$117.75
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	27	$137.00	$49.95
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	24	23	$300.00	$106.36
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	17	12	$216.00	$76.95
36821 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	17	15	$2134.59	$654.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$500.00	$169.83
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	16	$606.00	$213.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$329.00	$118.66
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	11	11	$754.00	$179.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	94	94	$323.00	$114.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	54	$220.00	$77.66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	32	$134.00	$47.16
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	26	26	$293.00	$104.04
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	25	17	$211.00	$75.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$322.00	$114.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$489.00	$172.90
36821 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	16	15	$2116.72	$640.05
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	14	14	$736.00	$172.85
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	13	12	$67.00	$14.91
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	12	11	$133.00	$19.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	74	62	$215.00	$74.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$316.00	$109.05
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	32	32	$285.00	$100.03
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	26	$131.00	$43.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$478.00	$164.75
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	23	16	$205.00	$71.79
36821 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	22	21	$1924.87	$591.50
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	20	19	$129.00	$18.87
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	18	18	$716.00	$165.63
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	16	16	$65.00	$14.35
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	15	14	$133.00	$89.29
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	14	14	$575.00	$201.16

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA G33280

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0129X

State License CA G33280

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00G33280 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dignity Health Medical Foundation

2656 Edith Ave, Redding, CA 960013030

Phone: 5302442882

Sutter Bay Medical Foundation

2911 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 950651815

Phone: 8314772350

Dignity Health Medical Foundation

2528 Sister Mary Columba Dr, Red Bluff, CA 960804327

Phone: 5305286100

Dignity Health Medical Foundation

2580 Sister Mary Columba Dr, Red Bluff, CA 960804327

Phone: 5305286150

Dignity Health Medical Foundation

2510 Airpark Dr, Redding, CA 960012462

Phone: 5302423500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physician Assistant

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Urology

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Urology

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active January 06, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 06, 2016

Registered at 2911 CHANTICLEER AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 950651815 (Tel: 8314772350)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 06, 2016

Registered at 2350 W. EL CAMINO REAL, 2ND FLOOR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 940406203

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 06, 2016

Recorded as DONALD SCHEPPS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 06, 2016

Surgery (License #G33280 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497843098

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 10, 2006

Last Update: January 06, 2016

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2350 W. El Camino Real, 2nd Floor

Mountain View, CA 940406203

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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