Active NPI 1629479084 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Eric Schultz , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Lehighton, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Eric Schultz, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Lehighton, PA. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2003, Eric Schultz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 211 N 12TH ST.

Eric Schultz is affiliated with St Lukes Physician Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital observation care, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level 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

211 N 12th St

Lehighton, PA 182351138

Telephone 6103777174

Fax 6103774785

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Lehighton Emergency Medical Associates Pc Facility NPI 1407833999

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Lehighton, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +13.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 9.6 Yrs

State Avg: 11.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

23 Specialists

Practicing in Lehighton, PA (8068 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

13.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

64.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schultz (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Lehighton Specialty Average (9.6 Years) 9.6 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
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	54	54	$406.11	$145.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	94	91	$395.26	$143.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	40	40	$347.50	$149.68
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	23	23	$383.74	$165.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	42	42	$374.50	$166.94
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	39	39	$341.49	$152.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	61	60	$367.03	$170.99
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	56	54	$332.18	$156.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	42	42	$356.57	$169.19
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	37	37	$323.14	$155.20
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	33	33	$253.18	$114.62
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	24	22	$235.67	$111.09

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	65	65	$386.69	$114.71
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	45	43	$325.13	$112.71
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	23	23	$231.00	$66.31

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	108	106	$327.68	$114.11
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	106	102	$300.60	$113.19
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	68	65	$530.53	$168.91
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	37	36	$227.59	$64.00
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	14	14	$362.43	$154.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License PA MA051875

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

421 Chew St, Allentown, PA 181023406

Phone: 4845031018

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

500 St Lukes Dr, Lehighton, PA 182355000

Phone: 4845262200

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

801 Ostrm St, Bethlehem, PA 180151000

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

250 S 21st St, Easton, PA 180423851

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

421 W Chew St, Allentown, PA 181023406

Phone: 6107764959

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners

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Internal Medicine

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Dr. Sumair Akhtar , MD

Internal Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Hamayun Ahmed , MD

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NPI 1124046909

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Krystle Wood , PA

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Physician Assistant

Saranya Birdsall , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Mary Lipinski , PA-C

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

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 May 05, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 05, 2016

Registered at 211 N 12TH ST, LEHIGHTON, PA 182351138 (Tel: 6103777174)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 05, 2016

Registered at 211 N 12TH ST, LEHIGHTON, PA 182351138 (Tel: 6103777174)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 05, 2016

Recorded as ERIC SCHULTZ, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 05, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #MA051875 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 04, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629479084

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 04, 2014

Last Update: May 05, 2016

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

211 N 12th St

Lehighton, PA 182351138

Phone: 6103777174

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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