Quick answers
- Does Karl M. Schmitt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karl M. Schmitt 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 Karl M. Schmitt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 106 Original Medicare patients and 314 services for Karl M. Schmitt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karl M. Schmitt's NPI number?
- 1902845100. 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 Karl M. Schmitt, 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 | 106 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 314 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Fusion of additional segment of spine (22614)62 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)39 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)35 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)29 services
- Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments (22842)21 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes46%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
Hospitals where Karl M. Schmitt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karl M. Schmitt 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.
- Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450068
- Memorial Hermann Northeast HospitalHumble, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450684
Practice locations
Addresses where Karl M. Schmitt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6400 Fannin St, Suite 2800Houston, TX 77030 (713) 486‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karl M. Schmitt as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UT Physicians213 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UT Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902845100 |
| 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