Active NPI 1639243884 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William Tracy Schmidt , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Stamford, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Schmidt, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Stamford, CT. With approximately 46 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1980, Dr. Schmidt delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1281 E MAIN ST.

Dr. Schmidt maintains professional affiliations with Rehabilitation Associates Inc, Westchester Medical Group, P.C and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1281 E Main St

Stamford, CT 069023544

Telephone 2033254087

Fax 2033599941

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orthopaedic Associates Of Stamford Pc Facility NPI 1073996377

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans

Graduation Year

1980

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Stamford, CT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

46 Yrs +13.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 32.8 Yrs

State Avg: 30.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

11 Specialists

Practicing in Stamford, CT (374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schmidt (46 Years) 46 Yrs

Stamford Specialty Average (32.8 Years) 32.8 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	5,249	83	$0.50	$0.13
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,441	17	$26.00	$6.53
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,296	23	$33.00	$8.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	258	150	$227.00	$94.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	149	110	$332.00	$132.95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	137	87	$370.57	$75.25
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	64	58	$114.00	$42.76
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	59	40	$152.69	$39.08
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	59	46	$397.29	$123.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$340.00	$116.57
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	40	35	$224.00	$47.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$510.00	$174.16
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	31	30	$173.00	$41.99
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	28	26	$35.00	$6.33
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	24	16	$117.71	$45.57
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	20	19	$241.30	$95.65
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	18	14	$152.00	$37.52
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	17	11	$450.00	$117.69
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	15	13	$106.67	$41.58
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$114.83	$39.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,216	17	$31.09	$9.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	239	147	$227.00	$94.95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	141	88	$372.99	$75.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	109	83	$332.00	$133.47
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	104	73	$16.00	$6.63
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	66	39	$35.00	$7.48
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	63	58	$114.00	$42.84
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	58	40	$224.00	$48.37
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	49	40	$154.67	$39.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$340.00	$118.69
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	46	31	$414.02	$129.18
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	33	32	$173.00	$43.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$510.00	$175.49
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	23	23	$220.87	$85.48
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	16	13	$119.25	$45.44
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	15	11	$120.53	$47.27
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	15	12	$153.60	$38.84
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$3272.00	$943.17
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$620.00	$179.83
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$71.00	$42.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,639	26	$29.71	$10.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	226	170	$227.00	$97.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	182	134	$332.00	$135.80
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	139	104	$356.49	$73.76
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	122	89	$35.00	$6.13
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	86	43	$391.80	$124.74
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	71	65	$117.21	$46.31
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	71	56	$224.00	$49.65
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	60	49	$147.77	$39.37
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	48	39	$16.00	$6.65
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	46	13	$541.00	$143.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$510.00	$178.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$340.00	$117.13
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	28	25	$149.14	$38.68
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	27	26	$173.00	$44.28
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	18	13	$105.56	$43.19
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	14	$620.00	$206.58
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	12	12	$201.08	$82.02
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$3885.50	$1161.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,161	24	$30.90	$10.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	278	182	$332.00	$140.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	242	158	$227.00	$98.89
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	222	126	$312.22	$65.24
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	202	126	$16.00	$6.79
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	154	55	$302.51	$99.29
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	104	75	$224.00	$50.21
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	96	31	$541.00	$135.78
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	84	40	$128.51	$51.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	79	79	$517.59	$180.87
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	70	64	$114.00	$45.26
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	64	52	$143.00	$37.38
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	45	39	$173.00	$44.37
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$340.00	$121.48
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	29	22	$106.00	$38.82
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	24	19	$144.00	$38.29
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	24	23	$99.00	$35.86
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	23	19	$35.00	$5.63
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	17	11	$113.00	$45.29
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	15	$497.60	$210.99
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	14	11	$100.00	$40.62
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	14	11	$192.00	$58.24
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	13	11	$201.00	$52.21
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	11	$2685.29	$1033.88
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$446.00	$195.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	207	135	$221.20	$82.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	139	113	$312.40	$118.54
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	116	82	$16.00	$6.97
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	90	63	$307.20	$67.80
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	66	25	$281.98	$99.69
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	62	50	$202.06	$47.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	54	54	$491.22	$179.71
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	44	41	$114.00	$44.05
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	42	15	$541.00	$133.53
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	40	28	$121.00	$36.43
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	32	32	$154.63	$42.60
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	28	15	$115.00	$49.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$326.73	$118.02
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	23	16	$98.61	$39.18
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	20	18	$99.00	$37.76
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	18	11	$79.67	$33.73
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	16	11	$179.50	$59.03
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	15	11	$138.60	$36.81
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	12	12	$106.00	$39.19
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$71.00	$42.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	302	185	$152.09	$80.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	181	137	$223.55	$118.09
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	149	108	$16.00	$6.79
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	130	85	$67.22	$35.18
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	107	38	$193.51	$92.61
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	80	63	$129.60	$62.32
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	77	51	$88.00	$44.57
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	76	20	$525.00	$358.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	62	62	$343.48	$178.47
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	53	34	$63.00	$33.53
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	50	47	$75.00	$40.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$225.38	$118.16
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	33	21	$75.00	$38.87
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	32	21	$112.00	$54.80
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	30	18	$71.00	$37.70
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	20	14	$128.00	$57.71
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	18	17	$61.00	$32.40
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	18	11	$67.00	$34.10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$283.50	$147.02
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	16	14	$76.00	$41.54
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	15	14	$2886.00	$1516.68
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$71.00	$40.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	327	196	$152.21	$78.48
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	221	114	$191.42	$92.40
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	180	127	$16.00	$7.07
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	176	117	$67.16	$33.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	132	101	$224.50	$115.53
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	119	83	$88.00	$41.05
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	73	23	$460.34	$143.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	62	62	$343.48	$174.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$225.00	$116.66
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	47	33	$63.00	$29.27
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	35	34	$75.00	$38.54
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	25	$290.07	$145.26
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	26	18	$61.00	$31.13
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	22	18	$112.00	$52.35
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	21	11	$70.00	$24.99
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	12	$3000.00	$1398.06
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	12	12	$2889.00	$1286.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	272	171	$218.28	$78.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	219	164	$319.86	$115.06
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	182	124	$14.79	$6.86
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	168	67	$283.60	$85.69
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	164	100	$96.00	$33.32
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	104	25	$410.77	$145.79
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	99	73	$295.00	$61.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	99	99	$493.38	$175.80
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	87	67	$217.00	$41.72
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	69	42	$139.00	$31.87
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	44	43	$168.00	$37.91
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	39	25	$103.00	$34.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$327.88	$116.35
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	32	30	$406.03	$144.93
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	28	17	$91.71	$30.30
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	25	23	$4340.80	$1090.36
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	17	17	$4342.18	$754.97
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	16	14	$84.75	$28.81
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	16	13	$201.38	$52.68
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	12	12	$3846.67	$1231.69
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$159.00	$36.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CT 028197

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License CT 028197

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0114X

State License CT 028197

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License CT 028197

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0801X

State License CT 028197

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Rehabilitation Associates Inc

1931 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 068253506

Phone: 2033848681

Westchester Medical Group, P.c

1281 E Main St, Stamford, CT 069023544

Phone: 2033254087

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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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 June 03, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 03, 2016

Registered at 1281 E MAIN ST, STAMFORD, CT 069023544 (Tel: 2033254087)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 03, 2016

Registered at 1281 E MAIN ST, STAMFORD, CT 069023544 (Tel: 2033254087)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 03, 2016

Recorded as WILLIAM SCHMIDT, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 03, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #028197 in CT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639243884

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 20, 2006

Last Update: June 03, 2016

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

1281 E Main St

Stamford, CT 069023544

Phone: 2033254087

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