Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karl Schmitt, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Neurological Surgery Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1902845100
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 48 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6400 Fannin St, Ste 2800
Houston, TX 770301521
(713) 486-8000
fax (713) 486-8088
Mailing address
6400 Fannin St Ste 2070
Houston, TX 770301541

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 5, 2020
Year of graduation
1978 — 48 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #F1977 · Maryland #D0062871
Medicaid (2)
MD #409009800 · TX #110076004

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902845100. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
247
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$47,949
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 65 51 $51
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 61 16 $413
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 43 31 $93
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 30 22 $82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 25 22 $58
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 12 12 $805
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 11 11 $172

In context: peer comparison

Among 42 peers in this city , average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$587
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
SI-BONE, INC. 2 $313.83
Cerapedics Inc. 1 $154.09
Globus Medical, Inc. 2 $119.11

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$587

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
16
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$500
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 16 0 $500

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karl Schmitt's medical specialty?
Dr. Karl Schmitt practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Karl Schmitt practice?
Dr. Karl Schmitt practices at 6400 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770301521. Office phone: 7134868000.
What is Dr. Karl Schmitt's NPI?
Dr. Karl Schmitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902845100, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karl Schmitt accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karl Schmitt accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karl Schmitt commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.