Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Schmelzer, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician · Emergency Medicine Physician · Yakima, WA

  • NPI 1700960549
  • MIPS 77.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2811 Tieton Drive
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 575-8100
fax (509) 575-8745
Mailing address
Po Box 9787
Yakima, WA 98909

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 23, 2008
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Washington #MD00047848 · Arizona #33861
Medicaid (2)
WA #8486854 · AZ #936982

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700960549. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
557
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$74,716
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 267 261 $174
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 128 123 $119
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 90 83 $8
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 51 51 $212
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 21 21 $71

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in this city , average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$139
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $139.18

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$139

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
279
Patients
278
Total drug cost
$2,026
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 54 54 $642
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 52 52 $203
Cephalexin Generic 51 51 $454
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 36 36 $214
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 22 22 $250
Ibuprofen Generic 21 21 $35
Dexamethasone Generic 20 19 $68
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 12 12 $82
Amoxicillin Generic 11 11 $79

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Schmelzer's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Schmelzer practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Yakima, WA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Schmelzer practice?
Dr. Christopher Schmelzer practices at 2811 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98902. Office phone: 5095758100.
What is Dr. Christopher Schmelzer's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Schmelzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700960549, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Schmelzer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.