Dr Charles S Schumacher, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Covington, LA

Dr Charles S Schumacher, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Covington, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Lmg Llc and his current practice location is 19343 Sunshine Ave, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 892-5117.

Dr Charles S Schumacher is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 305240) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1447544465.

Contact Information

Dr Charles S Schumacher, MD
19343 Sunshine Ave,
Covington, LA 70433-5160
(985) 892-5117
(985) 893-9585



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Charles S Schumacher
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience13 Years
Location19343 Sunshine Ave, Covington, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Charles S Schumacher attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447544465
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2011
  • Last Update Date: 08/27/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092972430
  • Enrollment ID: I20170627001624

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charles S Schumacher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447544465NPI-NPPES
2449010MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery L-247927 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A139130 (California)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 305240 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Pulse Home Health CareCovington, LAHome health agency
Interim Healthcare Of Southeast La IncCovington, LAHome health agency
Ochsner Home Health Of CovingtonCovington, LAHome health agency
AvalaCovington, LAHospital
St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LAHospital
Riverside Medical CenterFranklinton, LAHospital
Ochsner Medical Center-hancockBay saint louis, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lmg Llc771910962835

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameLmg Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871919936
PECOS PAC ID: 7719109628
Enrollment ID: O20141110000730

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Charles S Schumacher, MD
19343 Sunshine Ave,
Covington, LA 70433-5160

Ph: (985) 892-5117
Dr Charles S Schumacher, MD
19343 Sunshine Ave,
Covington, LA 70433-5160

Ph: (985) 892-5117

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Dr. Jeremy R James, M.D.
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Phone: 985-400-5778    Fax: 985-888-1042
Daniel Sinclair, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 985-892-5117    Fax: 985-892-5128
Khader Samer-fayez Shamieh, M.D.
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Herbert R Plauche, MD
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