Thomas Scharschmidt, M.D.
NPI 1639399918 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Scharschmidt, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1639399918).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639399918
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.085462 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$94,554 across 81 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 303 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215-4601Phone: (614) 788-5000Fax: (614) 788-5100
- 2050 Kenny RdSte 3300Columbus, OH 43221-3502Phone: (614) 293-2663Fax: (614) 293-2053
- 1 Childrens PlzDayton, OH 45404-1815Phone: (937) 641-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-27
- Last updated
- 2026-05-21
- Certified
- 2026-05-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Scharschmidt's NPI number?
- Thomas Scharschmidt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639399918, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Scharschmidt's specialty?
- Thomas Scharschmidt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Scharschmidt located?
- Thomas Scharschmidt's practice location on file with NPPES is 460 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210-1240.
- What is Thomas Scharschmidt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Scharschmidt is (614) 293-2663.
- Does Thomas Scharschmidt accept Medicare?
- Thomas Scharschmidt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Scharschmidt's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Scharschmidt's NPI (1639399918) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.