Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Schmeltzer, MD

Transplant Hepatology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Gastroenterology Physician · Charlotte, NC

  • NPI 1861671554
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 4 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1350 S Kings Dr
Charlotte, NC 282072134
(704) 446-1242
Additional location
1021 Morehead Medical Dr, Ste A
Charlotte, NC 282042990
(980) 442-2000
Additional location
10502 Park RD, Ste 110
Charlotte, NC 282108479
(704) 667-1550
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Additional location
10650 Park RD, Ste 480
Charlotte, NC 282108538
(704) 667-0520
Mailing address
Po Box 19305
Charlotte, NC 282199305

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 15, 2024
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RT0003X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2011-01196

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861671554. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
318
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$28,443
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 117 78 $92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 49 28 $116
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 39 16 $75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 32 26 $63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 28 22 $85
91200 Measurement of liver stiffness 16 16 $10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $127
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 12 12 $124
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 11 11 $115

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Charlotte Transplant Hepatology Physician, average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$125
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $125.01

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$125

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
783
Patients
155
Total drug cost
$265,341
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tacrolimus Generic 157 33 $27,643
Ursodiol Generic 125 27 $25,579
Furosemide Generic 79 25 $383
Lactulose Generic 76 25 $4,339
Prednisone Generic 57 14 $620
Spironolactone Generic 50 18 $868
Xifaxan (Rifaximin) Brand 48 0 $172,918
Omeprazole Generic 43 13 $767
Azathioprine Generic 32 0 $1,576
Nadolol Generic 23 0 $241

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Schmeltzer's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Schmeltzer practices Transplant Hepatology Physician in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. Paul Schmeltzer practice?
Dr. Paul Schmeltzer practices at 1350 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 282072134. Office phone: 7044461242.
What is Dr. Paul Schmeltzer's NPI?
Dr. Paul Schmeltzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861671554, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Schmeltzer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Schmeltzer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Schmeltzer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.