Claire Schmitz, MD
NPI 1518534163 · Hospitalist Physician · Aurora, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Claire Schmitz, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Aurora, CO (NPI 1518534163).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518534163
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DR.0073035 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
5 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
24 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 13 | $170 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 11 | $128 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $128–$170 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 44 | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 24 | — |
| Gabapentin | 23 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 22 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 20 | — |
| Lisinopril | 19 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-06-10
- Last updated
- 2025-02-05
- Certified
- 2025-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Claire Schmitz's NPI number?
- Claire Schmitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518534163, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Claire Schmitz's specialty?
- Claire Schmitz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Claire Schmitz located?
- Claire Schmitz's practice location on file with NPPES is 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045-2545.
- What is Claire Schmitz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Claire Schmitz is (720) 848-0000.
- Does Claire Schmitz accept Medicare?
- Claire Schmitz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Claire Schmitz's NPI active?
- Yes — Claire Schmitz's NPI (1518534163) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.