Christopher Schuster, MD
NPI 1437479771 · Family Medicine Physician · Iowa City, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Schuster, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Iowa City, IA (NPI 1437479771).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437479771
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-39952 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,694 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 729 | $98 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 366 | $15 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 195 | $121 |
| Anticoagulant Management of Patient Taking Warfarin93793 | 119 | $11 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 114 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 126 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 844 | 201 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 530 | 112 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 504 | 109 |
| Losartan Potassium | 382 | 98 |
| Lisinopril | 344 | 89 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 226 | 59 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-09
- Last updated
- 2024-04-18
- Certified
- 2024-04-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Schuster's NPI number?
- Christopher Schuster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437479771, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Schuster's specialty?
- Christopher Schuster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Schuster located?
- Christopher Schuster's practice location on file with NPPES is 269 N 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245-3645.
- What is Christopher Schuster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Schuster is (319) 351-6852.
- Does Christopher Schuster accept Medicare?
- Christopher Schuster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Schuster's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Schuster's NPI (1437479771) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.