Quick answers
- Does Donald W. Stechschulte Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald W. Stechschulte Jr. 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 Donald W. Stechschulte Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 97 Original Medicare patients and 248 services for Donald W. Stechschulte Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Donald W. Stechschulte Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1407971450. 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 Donald W. Stechschulte Jr., 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 | 97 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 248 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 84 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)67 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)66 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)44 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes (99307)31 services
- Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99304)14 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis74%
- Depression52%
- Anxiety52%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
Hospitals where Donald W. Stechschulte Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald W. Stechschulte Jr. 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.
- The Washington HospitalWashington, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390042
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald W. Stechschulte Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Penn BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19144 (337) 991‑9276
- 526 N Saint Cloud St, Suite 1601Allentown, PA 18104 (337) 991‑9276
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Donald W. Stechschulte Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Curana Health of Pennsylvania PC99 clinicians in the group
- CH Specialty Services PA PC80 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Philadelphia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Curana Health of Pennsylvania PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407971450 |
| 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