Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Neurology Physician · Neurology Physician · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1801831177
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
52 12Th Ave Ne
Hickory, NC 286012798
(828) 732-7600
fax (828) 732-7601
Mailing address
Po Box 890273
Charlotte, NC 282890273

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 6, 2025
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
North Carolina #2025-00145 · Texas #S8549 · Arizona #51532
Medicaid
LA #1706469

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801831177. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
54
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,719
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 22 19 $91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 19 18 $131
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 13 13 $171

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Hickory Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 99. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$50
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genzyme Corporation 1 $29.80
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC 1 $20.03

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$50

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
383
Patients
74
Total drug cost
$8,334
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Donepezil Hcl Generic 132 49 $1,375
Sertraline Hcl Generic 48 0 $389
Gabapentin Generic 39 14 $606
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 31 0 $1,193
Levetiracetam Generic 31 11 $1,250
Primidone Generic 21 0 $270
Propranolol Hcl Generic 20 0 $357
Risperidone Generic 18 0 $413
Propranolol Hcl ER (Propranolol Hcl) Brand 17 0 $672
Galantamine Hbr Generic 14 0 $1,670

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Diana Fernandez-Schmidt's medical specialty?
Dr. Diana Fernandez-Schmidt practices Neurology Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Diana Fernandez-Schmidt practice?
Dr. Diana Fernandez-Schmidt practices at 52 12Th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 286012798. Office phone: 8287327600.
What is Dr. Diana Fernandez-Schmidt's NPI?
Dr. Diana Fernandez-Schmidt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801831177, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Diana Fernandez-Schmidt accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Diana Fernandez-Schmidt accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Diana Fernandez-Schmidt commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.