Mary Beth Schanz, OD
NPI 1518908052 · Optometrist · Norwalk, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mary Beth Schanz, OD is a Optometrist provider in Norwalk, CT (NPI 1518908052).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518908052
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 002422 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
1,036 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 375 | $132 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 242 | $39 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 186 | $93 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 93 | $42 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 60 | $38 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 36 | $227 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 64 | 50 |
| Timolol Maleate | 50 | 12 |
| Latanoprost | 41 | 14 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 29 | — |
| Fluorometholone | 25 | 18 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 21 | 12 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 17 | 13 |
| Prednisolone Acetate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$734 across 33 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
- 2006-06-08
- Last updated
- 2021-10-18
- Certified
- 2021-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mary Beth Schanz's NPI number?
- Mary Beth Schanz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518908052, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mary Beth Schanz's specialty?
- Mary Beth Schanz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Mary Beth Schanz located?
- Mary Beth Schanz's practice location on file with NPPES is 488 Main Ave Ste 2, Norwalk, CT 06851-1008.
- What is Mary Beth Schanz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mary Beth Schanz is (203) 853-9000.
- Does Mary Beth Schanz accept Medicare?
- Mary Beth Schanz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mary Beth Schanz's NPI active?
- Yes — Mary Beth Schanz's NPI (1518908052) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.