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 patients | 399 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,417 |
| Different services or procedures | 94 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)4,360 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7322)1,992 services
- X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)426 services
- X-ray of both knees while standing (73565)361 services
- 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.
- AvalaCovington, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 190267
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Riverside Medical CenterFranklinton, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191313
- St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190045
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles S S. Schumacher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 19343 Sunshine AveCovington, LA 70433 (985) 892‑5117
- 4633 Wichers DrMarrero, LA 70072 (504) 347‑5421
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
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Covington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Covington, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in LMG LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447544465 |
| 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