Edward Schultz, MD
NPI 1699719625 · Gastroenterology Physician · Bluffton, IN
Edward Schultz, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Bluffton, IN (NPI 1699719625).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699719625
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01032069 (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
93 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $117 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 19 | $65 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 13 | $130 |
| Balloon Dilation of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope, Less Than 3.0 Cm43249 | 12 | $122 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 12 | $229 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 41 | 24 |
| Ursodiol | 33 | — |
| Sucralfate | 23 | 16 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 18 | — |
| Omeprazole | 18 | 12 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 16 | — |
| Budesonidebrand: Budesonide Dr | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2021-01-07
- Certified
- 2021-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Schultz's NPI number?
- Edward Schultz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699719625, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Schultz's specialty?
- Edward Schultz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Schultz located?
- Edward Schultz's practice location on file with NPPES is 303 S Main St, Bluffton, IN 46714-2503.
- What is Edward Schultz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Schultz is (260) 824-0800.
- Is Edward Schultz's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Schultz's NPI (1699719625) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.