Quick answers
- Does Christopher W. Schumacher accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher W. Schumacher 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 Christopher W. Schumacher see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 228 Original Medicare patients and 739 services for Christopher W. Schumacher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher W. Schumacher's NPI number?
- 1356635619. 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 Christopher W. Schumacher, 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 patients | 228 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 739 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)217 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)118 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)85 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)55 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)36 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Christopher W. Schumacher works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher W. Schumacher at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Penn State Health St. JosephReading, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390096
- Reading HospitalWest Reading, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390044
- Surgical Institute of ReadingWyomissing, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 390316
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher W. Schumacher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2000 Westinghouse DrCranberry Township, PA 16066
- 2000 Westinghouse Dr, Suite 200Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
- 301 S 7th Ave, Suite 3220West Reading, PA 19611 (484) 628‑2663
- 321 N Furnace StBirdsboro, PA 19508 (610) 582‑2250
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher W. Schumacher as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services Inc2,800 clinicians in the group
- Keystone Rehabilitation Systems Inc776 clinicians in the group
- Berks Ortho LLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Sports Medicinealso
Other orthopedic surgeons in Cranberry Township
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cranberry Township, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356635619 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians