Douglas Schultz, M.D.
NPI 1881089043 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Schultz, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1881089043).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881089043
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 85844 (SC)
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
11 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
3,320 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 964 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 513 | $119 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 395 | $98 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 343 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 255 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 210 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 104 | 59 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 102 | 70 |
| Cefadroxil | 93 | 83 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 93 | 58 |
| Mupirocin | 88 | 81 |
| Meloxicam | 84 | 44 |
| Methylprednisolone | 78 | 77 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 72 | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,397 across 7 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
- 2015-04-03
- Last updated
- 2021-07-15
- Certified
- 2021-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Schultz's NPI number?
- Douglas Schultz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881089043, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Schultz's specialty?
- Douglas Schultz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Schultz located?
- Douglas Schultz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1910 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201-3520.
- What is Douglas Schultz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Schultz is (904) 383-1010.
- Does Douglas Schultz accept Medicare?
- Douglas Schultz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Schultz's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Schultz's NPI (1881089043) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.