Edwin Schmidt, PA
NPI 1518935543 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edwin Schmidt, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1518935543).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518935543
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 886 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing 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
15 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 15 | $229 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $229–$229 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 23 | 16 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 17 | — |
| Furosemide | 17 | 17 |
| Potassium Chloride | 16 | 16 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 15 | 13 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 15 | 15 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$673 across 30 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
- 2006-03-08
- Last updated
- 2019-03-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edwin Schmidt's NPI number?
- Edwin Schmidt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518935543, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edwin Schmidt's specialty?
- Edwin Schmidt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Edwin Schmidt located?
- Edwin Schmidt's practice location on file with NPPES is 8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 400, Columbia, SC 29203-8004.
- What is Edwin Schmidt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edwin Schmidt is (803) 765-0871.
- Does Edwin Schmidt accept Medicare?
- Edwin Schmidt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edwin Schmidt's NPI active?
- Yes — Edwin Schmidt's NPI (1518935543) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.