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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1801831177 MD
Verify on CMS → Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD
Neurology Physician in Hickory, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,885 in Neurology 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
549
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$49.83
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD filed 549 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in Hickory, North Carolina.
- 549
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
549 Top 34% higher than 66% 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)
Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD 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 Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
549 58% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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 Neurology 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).
Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 52 12TH AVE NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, with a listed phone of (828) 732-7600. NPI 1801831177 was issued on 06/19/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 549 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $50K in drug spend.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,885 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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 | 1801831177 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/19/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD 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.
Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc
Morganton, NC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$50
Largest payer
GENZYME CORPORATION
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
549
Total Claims
$50K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,071
- Total Day Supply
- 31,949
- Generic Drug Cost
- $30K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.84
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 41, 75-84: 51, 85+: 31
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
132 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 48
Sertraline Hcl
48 claims
- Gabapentin 39
Gabapentin
39 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa 31
Carbidopa-Levodopa
31 claims
- Levetiracetam 31
Levetiracetam
31 claims
- Primidone 21
Primidone
21 claims
- Propranolol Hcl 20
Propranolol Hcl
20 claims
- Risperidone 18
Risperidone
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 132 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 48 |
| Gabapentin | 39 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 31 |
| Levetiracetam | 31 |
| Primidone | 21 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 20 |
| Risperidone | 18 |
| Propranolol Hcl Er Propranolol Hcl | 17 |
| Galantamine Hbr | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,885
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD's 549 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fernandez-Schmidt.
Dr. Rami Abdel Aziz
MD
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Mahmoud Abdelrazek
MD
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Nuhad Abou Zeid
MD
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Dalia Abou Zeki
MD
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Indrani Acosta
M.D.
Winston Salem, NC
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Neurology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD's specialty? ▼
Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Hickory, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD wrote 549 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
Where is Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD located? ▼
Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD is located at 52 12TH AVE NE, Hickory, NC, 28601. Phone: (828) 732-7600.
What is Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD's NPI number? ▼
Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801831177, issued on 06/19/2006.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,885 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Sertraline Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 549 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD's credentials? ▼
Diana Fernandez-Schmidt, MD's NPI is 1801831177 with credentials MD. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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