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Optometry

Richard J. Schamerloh, OD

Sees patients in Bluffton, IN · Indiana

Summary

Dr. Richard J. Schamerloh, OD is an optometrist at 980 N Main St, Bluffton, IN 46714. Phone: (260) 824-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard J. Schamerloh had 447 Original Medicare patients and 1,033 services. NPI 1063409969. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 980 N Main St, Bluffton, IN 46714 · Directions
  • Phone: (260) 824‑2020
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Eyecare Associates of Bluffton, LLP
  • Optometry school: Indiana University - School Of Optometry · graduated 1992 (34 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard J. Schamerloh, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Richard J. Schamerloh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Schamerloh accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Richard J. Schamerloh see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 447 Original Medicare patients and 1,033 services for Richard J. Schamerloh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard J. Schamerloh's NPI number?
1063409969. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Richard J. Schamerloh, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients447
Services billed to Medicare1,033
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)344 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)232 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)193 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)66 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)46 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%
  • Diabetes23%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard J. Schamerloh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Schamerloh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eyecare Associates of Bluffton, LLP4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Bluffton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bluffton, IN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Eyecare Associates of Bluffton, LLP

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolIndiana University - School Of Optometry
Graduation year1992 (34 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1063409969
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians