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- 1304 13Th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601
About Dr. Schuster
Mitchell W. Schuster, M.D. practices obstetrics/gynecology in Decatur, AL. Mitchell is a 1990 graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine. Mitchell is also listed as specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. According to Medicare claims data, Mitchell cared for 842 Medicare patients across 1,125 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, pelvic exam, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245299874.
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
- (256) 355-9711
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1304 13TH AVE SE
Decatur, AL 35601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
- Endometriosis
- Heavy periods
- Menopause
- PCOS
- Pregnancy
- Yeast infection
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Vulvodynia
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
- Birth Control Side Effects
Fertility
- Infertility
- Recurrent Miscarriages
Infections
- Chlamydia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pregnancy Complications
- High-risk pregnancy
- Twins or triplets
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- C-section
- Hysterectomy
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
- Ultrasound
Contraception and office treatment
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Diaphragm fitting
- Pessary fitting and management
Pregnancy and delivery
- External cephalic version
- Forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery
- Prenatal care
- Vaginal childbirth
Preventive and diagnostic
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Birth Control
- IUD Removal
Contraception
- Birth control counseling
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Hormone & Menopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Consultation
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Ovary removal
Pelvic floor
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Checkup
Pregnancy & Prenatal
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Prenatal genetic screening
Preventive Care
- Well-woman exam
Preventive Screening
- STI Screening Panel
Routine Exams
- Pelvic exam
Surgeries
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
- Labia Reduction
- Tubal Ligation ("Tubes Tied")
Uterine and cervical procedures
- Cervical cone biopsy
- Dilation and curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysteroscopy
- LEEP
- Myomectomy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,125 services · 842 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51701 |
133 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
35 | As often as other peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
34 | As often as other peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51729 |
33 | As often as other peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study | Procedure | 51797 |
28 | As often as other peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device | Procedure | 57160 |
21 | As often as other peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Creation of sling around urethra in female to control leakage | Procedure | 57288 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
244 | More than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Pelvic exam | Office visit | 99459 |
195 | More than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
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 obstetrics/gynecology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of temporary bladder tube 6
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Mitchell W. Schuster's specialty?
Mitchell W. Schuster is an obstetrics/gynecology in Decatur, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Mitchell W. Schuster?
Mitchell W. Schuster is listed at 1304 13Th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Mitchell W. Schuster?
The number on file is (256) 355-9711. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Mitchell W. Schuster's NPI number?
Mitchell W. Schuster's National Provider Identifier is 1245299874. 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
What is Mitchell W. Schuster's education?
Mitchell W. Schuster attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Mitchell W. Schuster been practicing?
Mitchell W. Schuster has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Mitchell W. Schuster known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Mitchell W. Schuster performs procedures including insertion of temporary bladder tube, non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings and electronic assessment of bladder emptying, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Mitchell W. Schuster confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Mitchell W. Schuster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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