2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1568402618 M.D.
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FRED SCHULTZ, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in BROWNWOOD, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$581.18
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FRED SCHULTZ, M.D. filed 1,743 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in BROWNWOOD, Texas, prescribing 80% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing
$581.18
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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FRED SCHULTZ, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,743 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FRED SCHULTZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about FRED SCHULTZ, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2006

NPI 1568402618

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,743 874% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Texas

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

FRED SCHULTZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2201 COGGIN AVE STE B, BROWNWOOD, TX, 76801, with a listed phone of (325) 643-1526. NPI 1568402618 was issued on 06/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHULTZ most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,743 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $347K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

2201 COGGIN AVE STE B
BROWNWOOD, TX 76801

Provider Details

NPI 1568402618
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/07/2006

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 FRED SCHULTZ, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$581

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to FRED SCHULTZ, M.D.. To verify FRED SCHULTZ, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

FRED SCHULTZ, M.D. — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 1,743 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.

1,743
Total Claims
$347K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,662
Total Day Supply
71,901
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$309K
Generic Drug Cost
$29K
Antibiotic Claims
113

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
78% female / 22% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 37, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What FRED SCHULTZ, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
92
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
69
Amlodipine Besylate
58
Gabapentin
53
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
50
Lisinopril
49
Celecoxib
42
Furosemide
37
Levothyroxine Sodium
37
Omeprazole
35

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How FRED SCHULTZ, M.D. fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

FRED SCHULTZ, M.D.'s 1,743 claims are above the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SCHULTZ.

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRED SCHULTZ, M.D.'s specialty?
FRED SCHULTZ, M.D. specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in BROWNWOOD, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does FRED SCHULTZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRED SCHULTZ, M.D. wrote 1,743 Medicare Part D claims totaling $347K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
Where is FRED SCHULTZ, M.D. located?
FRED SCHULTZ, M.D. is located at 2201 COGGIN AVE STE B, BROWNWOOD, TX, 76801. Phone: (325) 643-1526.
What is FRED SCHULTZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
FRED SCHULTZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568402618, issued on 06/07/2006.
Does FRED SCHULTZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FRED SCHULTZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $309K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FRED SCHULTZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRED SCHULTZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Farxiga, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRED SCHULTZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
FRED SCHULTZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,743 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRED SCHULTZ, M.D.'s credentials?
FRED SCHULTZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1568402618 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

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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