Physician Profile
Charles S. Schumacher, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Schumacher
Charles S. Schumacher, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Covington, LA. Charles is a 2011 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. Charles is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Charles provided 8,913 services to 1,731 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and x-ray of knee, 1-2 views. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447544465.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (985) 892-5117
- Email not available
Practice Locations
19343 SUNSHINE AVE
Covington, LA 70433
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 94305
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,913 services · 1,731 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch | Procedure | 64640 |
181 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
151 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
59 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
32 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
17 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
426 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of both knees while standing | Imaging | 73565 |
361 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 1 view | Imaging | 73501 |
297 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
37 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Covington 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch 4
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Schumacher?
Dr. Schumacher is an orthopedic surgeon in Covington, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schumacher's address?
Dr. Schumacher is listed at 19343 Sunshine Ave, Covington, LA 70433. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Schumacher?
The number on file is (985) 892-5117. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Schumacher?
Dr. Schumacher's National Provider Identifier is 1447544465. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Schumacher train?
Dr. Schumacher attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Schumacher have?
Dr. Schumacher has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Schumacher perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schumacher performs procedures including destruction of peripheral nerve or branch, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 1-2 views and x-ray of both knees while standing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Schumacher's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Schumacher. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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