Craig Amshel, M.D.
NPI 1356339675 · Surgery Physician · Sun City Center, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Craig Amshel, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Sun City Center, FL (NPI 1356339675).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356339675
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME90042 (FL)
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
20 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
797 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 123 | $61 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 98 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 78 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 72 | $172 |
| Comprehensive Assessment of and Care Planning for Patients Requiring Chronic Care Management Services (list Separately in Addition to Primary Monthly Care Management Service)G0506 | 66 | $60 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 23 | 12 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 22 | 21 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 21 | — |
| Peg 3350/Sod Sulf,chlr/Pot/Magbrand: Suflave | 16 | 16 |
| Lubiprostone | 14 | — |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 14 | — |
| Alprazolam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$41 across 2 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
- 2005-10-11
- Last updated
- 2020-01-15
- Certified
- 2020-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Craig Amshel's NPI number?
- Craig Amshel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356339675, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Craig Amshel's specialty?
- Craig Amshel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Craig Amshel located?
- Craig Amshel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1046 Cypress Village Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573-6845.
- What is Craig Amshel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Craig Amshel is (813) 633-0081.
- Does Craig Amshel accept Medicare?
- Craig Amshel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Craig Amshel's NPI active?
- Yes — Craig Amshel's NPI (1356339675) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.