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Neurology

Donald E. Schmechel, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbia, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Donald E. Schmechel, MD (Neurology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Columbia, SC. NPI 1255415139. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Donald E. Schmechel, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NeurologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
52Years since medical school (graduated 1974)
Harvard Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Pain Specialists of CharlestonGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Donald E. Schmechel work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Donald E. Schmechel at 1 hospital: Prisma Health Baptist. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Donald E. Schmechel see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in North Charleston, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Donald E. Schmechel's specialty?
Medicare lists Neurology as the primary specialty.
Does Donald E. Schmechel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald E. Schmechel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Donald E. Schmechel?
(843) 818-1181, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Donald E. Schmechel's NPI number?
1255415139. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Donald E. Schmechel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald E. Schmechel at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Donald E. Schmechel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Donald E. Schmechel as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Pain Specialists of Charleston15 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurologists in South Carolina

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHarvard Medical School
Graduation year1974
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255415139
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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