Joel Schumacher, M.D.
NPI 1174562656 · Family Medicine Physician · Valparaiso, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Schumacher, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Valparaiso, IN (NPI 1174562656).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174562656
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01041608 (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 58 | 14 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 33 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 29 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 22 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 19 | — |
| Lisinopril | 19 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$69 across 3 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
- 2006-06-06
- Last updated
- 2016-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Schumacher's NPI number?
- Joel Schumacher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174562656, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Schumacher's specialty?
- Joel Schumacher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Schumacher located?
- Joel Schumacher's practice location on file with NPPES is 1105 Cumberland Xing, Valparaiso, IN 46383-2356.
- What is Joel Schumacher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Schumacher is (219) 440-4835.
- Does Joel Schumacher accept Medicare?
- Joel Schumacher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Schumacher's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Schumacher's NPI (1174562656) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.