Active NPI 1548262579 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Charles Schmidt , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Pittsburgh, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Schmidt, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Schmidt delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 9104 BABCOCK BLVD.

Dr. Schmidt maintains professional affiliations with Novacare Outpatient Rehabilitation East, Inc., Upmc Community Medicine Inc, Keystone Rehabilitation Systems Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

9104 Babcock Blvd
Suite 5113

Pittsburgh, PA 152375818

Telephone 8774710935

Fax 4127487452

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Tri Rivers Surgical Associates, Inc Facility NPI 1588667679

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +16.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.7 Yrs

State Avg: 27.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

147 Specialists

Practicing in Pittsburgh, PA (1345 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

80.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schmidt (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Pittsburgh Specialty Average (20.7 Years) 20.7 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
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	430	208	$48.28	$20.35
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	428	83	$8.00	$0.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	331	195	$229.34	$121.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	104	104	$356.38	$158.46
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	73	64	$223.62	$63.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	65	$152.80	$84.43
24400 Incision to repair upper arm bone	51	50	$2119.00	$401.53
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	48	47	$4409.00	$1355.37
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	38	19	$51.95	$18.93
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	19	19	$3461.00	$143.18
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	18	18	$49.00	$15.78
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	18	18	$3090.00	$162.07
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	17	17	$3064.00	$1017.87
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	16	16	$2069.00	$356.01
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	15	13	$172.80	$52.26
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	14	14	$1737.00	$230.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	512	94	$8.00	$1.06
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	438	230	$40.67	$17.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	373	198	$222.00	$123.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	124	124	$346.00	$161.07
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	90	75	$219.07	$62.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	75	$149.00	$87.66
24400 Incision to repair upper arm bone	44	43	$2119.00	$409.98
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	40	40	$4409.00	$1402.22
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	30	24	$36.33	$13.35
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	23	21	$43.35	$14.39
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	15	15	$3461.00	$117.44
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	15	15	$3090.00	$168.00
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	15	15	$3064.00	$1012.03
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	13	13	$2069.00	$365.57
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	13	13	$3064.00	$1046.93
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	13	$3090.00	$168.00
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	13	13	$3461.00	$121.49
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	12	11	$162.00	$47.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	496	83	$8.00	$1.13
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	461	224	$40.90	$17.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	369	207	$222.00	$124.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	128	117	$149.00	$88.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	115	115	$346.00	$162.63
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	77	66	$239.53	$68.32
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	46	33	$36.04	$12.02
24400 Incision to repair upper arm bone	46	44	$2119.00	$406.49
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	45	43	$4409.00	$1410.09
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	25	22	$41.72	$14.05
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	19	19	$3090.00	$167.49
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	19	19	$3461.00	$120.51
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	18	18	$3064.00	$1035.31
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	17	12	$166.53	$47.97
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	14	14	$3461.00	$190.27
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	14	14	$2069.00	$371.52
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	12	$3064.00	$1032.19
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	12	12	$3090.00	$171.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	496	77	$8.00	$1.28
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	380	201	$44.91	$19.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	357	197	$222.00	$127.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	150	150	$346.00	$164.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	109	88	$149.00	$90.23
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	68	53	$246.29	$68.37
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	45	28	$34.11	$12.76
24400 Incision to repair upper arm bone	36	35	$2119.00	$413.94
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	35	34	$4409.00	$1452.68
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	32	19	$31.81	$13.31
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	29	28	$37.79	$12.56
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	23	18	$174.91	$54.93
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	22	14	$27.64	$10.53
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	21	21	$3461.00	$153.53
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	20	20	$3064.00	$1072.40
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	20	20	$3090.00	$174.57
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	20	20	$3461.00	$122.73
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	20	20	$3090.00	$174.57
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	19	19	$3064.00	$1072.40
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	15	15	$2069.00	$373.23
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	15	15	$2069.00	$398.11
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	13	13	$174.46	$51.56
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	11	11	$1737.00	$206.29
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	11	11	$1737.00	$206.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	340	59	$8.00	$1.48
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	276	140	$43.90	$18.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	201	126	$220.41	$107.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	165	123	$145.97	$74.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	66	66	$337.00	$161.49
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	43	33	$221.86	$63.79
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	35	25	$30.14	$11.30
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	26	16	$32.81	$13.01
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	24	24	$37.63	$12.73
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	24	15	$42.50	$18.50
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	22	20	$3461.00	$156.58
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	22	20	$3090.00	$178.80
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	21	19	$3064.00	$1061.53
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	21	21	$4409.00	$1440.68
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	20	17	$163.90	$47.03
24400 Incision to repair upper arm bone	20	20	$2119.00	$419.60
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	18	12	$33.44	$13.17
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	17	16	$2069.00	$377.39
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	14	14	$1737.00	$242.24
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	12	12	$3461.00	$161.61
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	12	12	$2069.00	$380.62
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	12	12	$3090.00	$180.38
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	12	$3064.00	$1097.29
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	11	11	$162.00	$49.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	532	82	$7.82	$1.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	330	186	$220.00	$106.66
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	299	171	$43.08	$17.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	79	$145.00	$72.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	85	85	$335.00	$160.72
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	70	51	$221.09	$61.13
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	56	29	$31.57	$12.49
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	39	26	$164.28	$47.67
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	32	24	$42.13	$16.84
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	30	29	$3064.00	$1049.79
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	30	29	$3461.00	$161.11
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	29	28	$3090.00	$179.75
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	28	21	$34.75	$13.38
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	26	26	$2069.00	$375.76
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	26	26	$29.00	$10.42
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	26	25	$4324.21	$1459.42
24400 Incision to repair upper arm bone	24	23	$2119.00	$416.51
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	21	17	$27.76	$9.83
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	16	15	$162.00	$50.36
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	14	14	$1737.00	$208.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	585	94	$8.00	$1.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	405	206	$207.48	$103.38
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	259	127	$45.51	$17.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	94	94	$315.18	$159.57
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	64	40	$30.97	$11.75
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	63	47	$228.83	$59.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	49	$137.00	$69.83
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	54	31	$35.28	$13.83
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	50	35	$38.98	$14.68
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	47	33	$158.51	$43.17
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	42	29	$39.67	$14.00
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	32	32	$3111.88	$1023.19
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	32	32	$3090.00	$177.56
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	32	32	$3461.00	$157.86
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	22	20	$169.36	$48.48
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	19	19	$1737.00	$193.30
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	16	16	$40.06	$14.13
24400 Incision to repair upper arm bone	15	15	$2119.00	$407.71
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	15	15	$4409.00	$1457.58
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	15	15	$2069.00	$369.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	413	71	$8.00	$1.81
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	264	122	$47.08	$17.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	235	141	$205.00	$103.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	109	109	$314.46	$155.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	105	81	$137.00	$70.47
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	48	38	$224.25	$60.12
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	48	24	$35.50	$12.42
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	35	23	$174.54	$47.99
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	35	24	$27.71	$10.20
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	32	31	$3515.08	$165.94
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	32	17	$42.13	$15.51
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	30	29	$3064.00	$952.31
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	30	29	$3090.00	$176.74
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	26	24	$32.00	$11.17
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	24	23	$2069.00	$391.79
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	21	21	$4513.98	$1411.23
24400 Incision to repair upper arm bone	16	16	$2119.00	$413.46
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	12	$276.00	$139.85
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	12	12	$1737.00	$191.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License PA MD051945L

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 PA MD051945L

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0014676600011 (PA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

0014676600012 (PA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

0014676600005 (PA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

0979937 (OH)

Medicaid State Provider ID

0014676600010 (PA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

0014676600004 (PA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

0014676600008 (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Keystone Rehabilitation Systems Inc

203 High Pointe Dr, Seven Fields, PA 160467921

Phone: 7247421250

Upmc Community Medicine Inc

875 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA 161483278

Keystone Rehabilitation Systems Inc

203 High Pointe Dr, Seven Fields, PA 160467921

Phone: 7247421250

Upmc Community Medicine Inc

2 Hot Metal St, Pittsburgh, PA 152032348

Upmc Community Medicine Inc

100 Trich Dr, Washington, PA 153015990

Phone: 8774710935

Upmc Community Medicine Inc

9104 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 152375866

Phone: 4123665454

Novacare Outpatient Rehabilitation East, Inc.

2175 Mcclellandtown Rd, Masontown, PA 154612593

Phone: 7244915220

Upmc Community Medicine Inc

1300 Oxford Dr, Bethel Park, PA 151021896

Phone: 7247722711

Upmc Community Medicine Inc

1300 Oxford Dr, Bethel Park, PA 151021800

Phone: 4128512126

Novacare Outpatient Rehabilitation East, Inc.

2175 Mcclellandtown Rd, Masontown, PA 154612593

Phone: 7244915220

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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 February 11, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 11, 2014

Registered at 9104 BABCOCK BLVD, SUITE 5113, PITTSBURGH, PA 152375818 (Tel: 8774710935)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 11, 2014

Registered at 9104 BABCOCK BOULEVARD, SUITE 5113, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237 (Tel: 4127487412)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 11, 2014

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SCHMIDT, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 11, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD051945L in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 10, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548262579

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 10, 2005

Last Update: February 11, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

9104 Babcock Boulevard, Suite 5113

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Phone: 4127487412

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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