Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SCHMIDT
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Christopher Charles Schmidt, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Christopher graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1989. Christopher is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic hand surgery.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Schmidt specialise in?
Dr. Schmidt is an orthopedic surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Schmidt located?
Dr. Schmidt is listed at 9104 BABCOCK BLVD SUITE 5113, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Schmidt's phone number?
The number on file is (877) 471-0935. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Schmidt?
Dr. Schmidt's National Provider Identifier is 1548262579. 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. Schmidt go to medical school?
Dr. Schmidt attended University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Schmidt have?
Dr. Schmidt has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Schmidt do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schmidt performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, incision or partial removal of upper arm bone and prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of elbow, 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Dr. Schmidt's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Schmidt. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (877) 471-0935
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9104 BABCOCK BLVD SUITE 5113
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,690 services · 950 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
73 |
| Incision or partial removal of upper arm bone | Procedure | 24400 |
51 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
48 |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
19 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
18 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
17 |
| Anchoring of biceps tendon | Procedure | 23430 |
16 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
15 |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
14 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
430 |
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Pittsburgh 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.