Robert Schuster, MD
NPI 1871525931 · General Practice Physician · Dadeville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Schuster, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Dadeville, AL (NPI 1871525931).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871525931
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16847 (AL)
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
19 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
1,425 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 381 | $47 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 234 | $12 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 158 | $8 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 88 | $3 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 85 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 74 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 258 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,602 | 228 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,306 | 212 |
| Losartan Potassium | 1,193 | 170 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,149 | 205 |
| Potassium Chloride | 1,006 | 141 |
| Gabapentin | 799 | 171 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,211 across 120 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2011-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Schuster's NPI number?
- Robert Schuster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871525931, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Schuster's specialty?
- Robert Schuster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Schuster located?
- Robert Schuster's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 Mariarden Rd, Dadeville, AL 36853-0129.
- What is Robert Schuster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Schuster is (256) 825-7871.
- Does Robert Schuster accept Medicare?
- Robert Schuster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Schuster's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Schuster's NPI (1871525931) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.