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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1235167032 M.D.
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Family Medicine Physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
321
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Cynthia Schuler, M.D. filed 321 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan, prescribing 85% generic.
- 321
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Cynthia Schuler, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
321 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Cynthia Schuler, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Cynthia Schuler, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
321 91% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Cynthia Schuler, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 781 36TH ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548, with a listed phone of (616) 252-4100. NPI 1235167032 was issued on 06/29/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 321 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 43 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count.
Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,760 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1235167032 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/29/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Cynthia Schuler, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Metropolitan Hospital
Wyoming, MI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Cynthia Schuler, M.D.. To verify Cynthia Schuler, M.D.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Cynthia Schuler, M.D. - brand share 15.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 321 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
321
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 741
- Total Day Supply
- 21,608
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $28K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.81
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Cynthia Schuler, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
33 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
30 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
22 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
22 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
15 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 12
Duloxetine Hcl
12 claims
- Eliquis 12
Eliquis
12 claims
- Hydroxyzine Hcl 11
Hydroxyzine Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 33 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 30 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 22 |
| Lisinopril | 22 |
| Losartan Potassium | 15 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 12 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 12 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Cynthia Schuler, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Cynthia Schuler, M.D.'s 321 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Schuler.
Asma Abbas
Hamtramck, MI
Dr. Saadia Abbas
MD
Chesterfield, MI
Faezeh Abbasi
Monroe, MI
Dr. Marisa Abbo
DO
Rochester Hills, MI
Dr. Cathleen Abbott
M.D.
East Lansing, MI
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cynthia Schuler, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Cynthia Schuler, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Cynthia Schuler, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Cynthia Schuler, M.D. wrote 321 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
Where is Cynthia Schuler, M.D. located? ▼
Cynthia Schuler, M.D. is located at 781 36TH ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548. Phone: (616) 252-4100.
What is Cynthia Schuler, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Cynthia Schuler, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235167032, issued on 06/29/2006.
Does Cynthia Schuler, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Cynthia Schuler, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $28K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Cynthia Schuler, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cynthia Schuler, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cynthia Schuler, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Cynthia Schuler, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 321 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cynthia Schuler, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Cynthia Schuler, M.D.'s NPI is 1235167032 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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