George Schuchmann, MD
NPI 1912992488 · Surgery Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Schuchmann, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1912992488).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912992488
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 020302 (TN)
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
928 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 225 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 184 | $61 |
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11046 | 126 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 110 | $52 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11045 | 86 | $23 |
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11043 | 77 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 287 | 137 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 84 | 65 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 37 | 30 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 32 | 26 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 31 | 23 |
| Levofloxacin | 26 | 21 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 17 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,597 across 20 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
- 2005-09-12
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Schuchmann's NPI number?
- George Schuchmann's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912992488, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Schuchmann's specialty?
- George Schuchmann is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Schuchmann located?
- George Schuchmann's practice location on file with NPPES is 2001 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916-1819.
- What is George Schuchmann's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Schuchmann is (865) 673-0288.
- Does George Schuchmann accept Medicare?
- George Schuchmann is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Schuchmann's NPI active?
- Yes — George Schuchmann's NPI (1912992488) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.