Quick answers
- Does Ira J. Schmelkin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ira J. Schmelkin 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 Ira J. Schmelkin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 820 Original Medicare patients and 1,253 services for Ira J. Schmelkin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ira J. Schmelkin's NPI number?
- 1699746602. 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 Ira J. Schmelkin, 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 | 820 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,253 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)312 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)169 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)131 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)129 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)119 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 cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis47%
- Anxiety30%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Osteoporosis23%
Hospitals where Ira J. Schmelkin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ira J. Schmelkin 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.
- Berkshire Medical CenterPittsfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220046
- Fairview HospitalGreat Barrington, MA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 221302
- North Adams Regional Hospital CorporationNorth Adams, MA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 221304
Practice locations
Addresses where Ira J. Schmelkin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 280 Chestnut St, Suite 2Springfield, MA 01199
- 725 N StPittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 447‑2695
- 725 N Street Berkshire Ob/gyn of, MbuPittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 499‑8570
- 759 Chestnut StSpringfield, MA 01199
- 777 N St, Suite 207Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 499‑8510
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ira J. Schmelkin as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baystate Medical Practices Inc1,369 clinicians in the group
- Berkshire Faculty Services Inc276 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Gastroenterologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Springfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baystate Medical Practices Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 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) | 1699746602 |
| 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