Quick answers
- Does Otto J. Schueckler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Otto J. Schueckler 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 Otto J. Schueckler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 730 Original Medicare patients and 3,734 services for Otto J. Schueckler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Otto J. Schueckler's NPI number?
- 1710051792. 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 Otto J. Schueckler, 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 | 730 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,734 |
| Different services or procedures | 68 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,334 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)789 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)286 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)226 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)194 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure68%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Anxiety21%
- Depression18%
Hospitals where Otto J. Schueckler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Otto J. Schueckler 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.
- Adventist Health Sierra VistaSan Luis Obispo, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050506
- French Hospital Medical CenterSan Luis Obispo, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050232
- Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta Maria, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050107
Practice locations
Addresses where Otto J. Schueckler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1051 Las Tablas RdTempleton, CA 93465
- 862 Meinecke Ave, Suite 100San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (805) 541‑4600
- 921 Oak Park Blvd, Suite 204Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Otto J. Schueckler as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- David B. Hammer123 clinicians in the group
- Central Coast Orthopedic Medical Group20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Templeton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Templeton, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in David B. Hammer
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710051792 |
| 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