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Orthopedic Surgery

Erik A. Schnaser, MD

Works at hospitals in Rancho Mirage, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Erik A. Schnaser, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Phone: (760) 568-2684. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Erik A. Schnaser had 687 Original Medicare patients and 1,904 services. NPI 1538340195. 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: 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (760) 568‑2684
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Eisenhower Medical Center
  • Group practice: Desert Orthopedic Center a Medical Group Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Nevada School Of Medicine · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Erik A. Schnaser, 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 Erik A. Schnaser accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erik A. Schnaser 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 Erik A. Schnaser see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 687 Original Medicare patients and 1,904 services for Erik A. Schnaser. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Erik A. Schnaser's NPI number?
1538340195. 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 Erik A. Schnaser, 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 patients687
Services billed to Medicare1,904
Different services or procedures55
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance (0055T)303 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)297 services
  3. X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)215 services
  4. X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)214 services
  5. Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (27447)177 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 disease34%
  • Anxiety29%
  • Depression28%

Hospitals where Erik A. Schnaser works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erik A. Schnaser 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 Erik A. Schnaser is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Erik A. Schnaser as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Desert Orthopedic Center a Medical Group Inc49 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Rancho Mirage

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rancho Mirage, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Desert Orthopedic Center a Medical Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Nevada School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538340195
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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