Quick answers
- Does Howard L. Schultheiss Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard L. Schultheiss Jr. 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 Howard L. Schultheiss Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 500 Original Medicare patients and 2,107 services for Howard L. Schultheiss Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard L. Schultheiss Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1689673758. 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 Howard L. Schultheiss Jr., 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 | 500 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,107 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)635 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)523 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)171 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)167 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)127 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes44%
- Anxiety29%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Howard L. Schultheiss Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard L. Schultheiss Jr. 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.
- Union Hospital of Cecil CountyElkton, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 210032
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard L. Schultheiss Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 111 W High St, 103 Harford Lower Extremity SpecialistsElkton, MD 21921 (410) 836‑0131
- 12 Newport Dr, Suite AForest Hill, MD 21050
- 437 S Main StBel Air, MD 21014 (410) 836‑0131
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard L. Schultheiss Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Agape Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation LP678 clinicians in the group
- Howard L Schultheiss Jr DPM PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Maryland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maryland — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Agape Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation LP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689673758 |
| 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