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Orthopedic Surgery

Charles S S. Schumacher, MD

Works at hospitals in Covington, LA · New Orleans, LA · Franklinton, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Charles S S. Schumacher, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 19343 Sunshine Ave, Covington, LA 70433. Phone: (985) 892-5117. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Charles S S. Schumacher had 399 Original Medicare patients and 9,417 services. NPI 1447544465. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 19343 Sunshine Ave, Covington, LA 70433 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (985) 892‑5117
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Avala, Ochsner Medical Center Acute, Riverside Medical Center and 1 more
  • Group practice: LMG LLC
  • Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport · graduated 2011 (15 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charles S S. Schumacher, 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 Charles S S. Schumacher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles S S. 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 Charles S S. Schumacher see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 399 Original Medicare patients and 9,417 services for Charles S S. Schumacher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Charles S S. Schumacher's NPI number?
1447544465. 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 Charles S S. 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 patients399
Services billed to Medicare9,417
Different services or procedures94
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)4,360 services
  2. Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7322)1,992 services
  3. X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)426 services
  4. X-ray of both knees while standing (73565)361 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)308 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%
  • Anxiety37%
  • Depression28%

Hospitals where Charles S S. Schumacher works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles S S. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Charles S S. Schumacher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Charles S S. Schumacher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • LMG LLC6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Covington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Covington, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in LMG LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447544465
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians