Quick answers
- Does Rachel L. Rucker Schmidt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachel L. Rucker Schmidt 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 Rachel L. Rucker Schmidt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 591 Original Medicare patients and 1,951 services for Rachel L. Rucker Schmidt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rachel L. Rucker Schmidt's NPI number?
- 1679505119. 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 Rachel L. Rucker Schmidt, 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 | 591 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,951 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)796 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)230 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)211 services
- Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual (88360)169 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)123 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)35%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Hospitals where Rachel L. Rucker Schmidt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rachel L. Rucker Schmidt 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - FriscoFrisco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450853
- Texas Health Hospital FriscoFrisco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670260
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital AllenAllen, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450840
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower MoundFlower Mound, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670068
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital PlanoPlano, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450771
Practice locations
Addresses where Rachel L. Rucker Schmidt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6124 W Parker RdPlano, TX 75093 (972) 981‑3107
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rachel L. Rucker Schmidt as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Michael a Deck MD PA11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Plano
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Plano, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Michael a Deck MD PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679505119 |
| 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