Brian Schmutzler, MD, PHD
NPI 1063711745 · Anesthesiology Physician · Indianapolis, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Schmutzler, MD, PHD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Indianapolis, IN (NPI 1063711745).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063711745
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01071276 (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
385 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 123 | $28 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 103 | $30 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Knee Nerve Branch Using Imaging Guidance64454 | 99 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 19 | $73 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 15 | $64 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23,180 across 23 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-03-21
- Last updated
- 2013-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Schmutzler's NPI number?
- Brian Schmutzler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063711745, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Schmutzler's specialty?
- Brian Schmutzler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Schmutzler located?
- Brian Schmutzler's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 South Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5135.
- What is Brian Schmutzler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Schmutzler is (317) 274-0076.
- Does Brian Schmutzler accept Medicare?
- Brian Schmutzler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Schmutzler's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Schmutzler's NPI (1063711745) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.