Edward Schuster, M.D.
NPI 1881798429 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Stamford, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Schuster, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Stamford, CT (NPI 1881798429).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881798429
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 022594 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,196 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 | 862 | $133 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 372 | $15 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 287 | $69 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Continuous Electrocardiogram (ecg) During Rest, Exercise And/Or Drug Induced Stress With Review and Report93351 | 222 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 143 | $187 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 143 | 67 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 102 | 39 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 90 | 27 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 45 | 21 |
| Losartan Potassium | 44 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 41 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 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
- 2006-09-12
- Last updated
- 2017-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Schuster's NPI number?
- Edward Schuster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881798429, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Schuster's specialty?
- Edward Schuster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Schuster located?
- Edward Schuster's practice location on file with NPPES is 32 Strawberry Hill, Stamford, CT 06902-2594.
- What is Edward Schuster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Schuster is (203) 276-2323.
- Does Edward Schuster accept Medicare?
- Edward Schuster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Schuster's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Schuster's NPI (1881798429) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.