Quick answers
- Does Chris M. Scholz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chris M. Scholz 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 Chris M. Scholz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 664 Original Medicare patients and 3,546 services for Chris M. Scholz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chris M. Scholz's NPI number?
- 1649274051. 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 Chris M. Scholz, 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 | 664 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,546 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)683 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)632 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)503 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)439 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)296 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%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes30%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Chris M. Scholz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1700 Park Ave, PO Box 901Muscatine, IA 52761
- 1700 Park Ave E, Vision Center PCMuscatine, IA 52761 (563) 263‑2020
- 301 Cedar StTipton, IA 52772 (563) 886‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chris M. Scholz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- I Care of Muscatine, Inc3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Muscatine
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Muscatine, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in I Care of Muscatine, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Indiana University - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649274051 |
| 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
- 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