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NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C

Basic Emergency Medical Technician in PLYMOUTH, Minnesota. 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
833
Medicare Part D claims · 272 beneficiaries · Basic Emergency Medical Technician avg: 341
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C is a Basic Emergency Medical Technician ([object Object]) practicing in PLYMOUTH, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 833 claims across 272 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C filed 833 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PLYMOUTH, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/07/2016

NPI 1053853275

Primary specialty

Basic Emergency Medical Technician

Niche

2,039 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

833 144% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 341

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Basic Emergency Medical Technician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Basic Emergency Medical Technician share within Minnesota

1. Basic Emergency Medical Technician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Basic Emergency Medical Technician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Basic Emergency Medical Technician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Basic Emergency Medical Technician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Basic Emergency Medical Technician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Basic Emergency Medical Technician) — 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.

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NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C is a Basic Emergency Medical Technician provider practicing in PLYMOUTH, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1053853275. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician provider holding PA-C credentials at 6050 SYCAMORE LN N, PLYMOUTH, MN, 55442, with a listed phone of (651) 968-5201. NPI 1053853275 was issued on 11/07/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHMITZ 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 833 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 272 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 46.6%. 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.

Basic Emergency Medical Technician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,039 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 341 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

6050 SYCAMORE LN N
PLYMOUTH, MN 55442

Provider Details

NPI 1053853275
Specialty Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/07/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C 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.

SUMMIT ORTHOPEDICS, LTD
MONTICELLO, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 833 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.

833
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
272
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
855
Total Day Supply
12,920
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$137
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
388 (46.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 141, 75-84: 78, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
183
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
114
Gabapentin
80
Pregabalin
65
Methylprednisolone
54
Methocarbamol
37
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
35
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
31
Tramadol Hcl
29
Celecoxib
26

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

Basic Emergency Medical Technician Overview

How NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C fits within the Basic Emergency Medical Technician landscape nationally.

2,039
Basic Emergency Medical Technician Providers in US
52
States with Basic Emergency Medical Technician
341
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C's 833 claims are above the specialty average of 341.

Nearby Basic Emergency Medical Technician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Basic Emergency Medical Technician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C's specialty?
NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C specializes in Basic Emergency Medical Technician and practices in PLYMOUTH, Minnesota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C wrote 833 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 272 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C located?
NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C is located at 6050 SYCAMORE LN N, PLYMOUTH, MN, 55442. Phone: (651) 968-5201.
What is NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C's NPI number?
NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053853275, issued on 11/07/2016.
Does NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $137 in brand drug costs.
Does NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C had 388 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 46.6%.
How many Basic Emergency Medical Technician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,039 Basic Emergency Medical Technician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Basic Emergency Medical Technician provider writes 341 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 833 Part D claims and 272 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C's credentials?
NICHOLAS SCHMITZ, PA-C's NPI is 1053853275 with credentials PA-C. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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