LOWELL R. SCHMELTZ MD – NPI #1538112917
Internal Medicine

An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

LOWELL SCHMELTZ is a physician located in FARMINGTON HILLS, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538112917 to LOWELL SCHMELTZ on May 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RE0101X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on May 30, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for LOWELL SCHMELTZ below.

NPI Profile for
LOWELL R. SCHMELTZ

NPI Number
1538112917
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
LOWELL R. SCHMELTZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
32255 NORTHWESTERN HWY STE 214
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334
Phone: (248) 855-5620 Fax: (248) 855-5628
1 Other location(s):
6900 Orchard Lake Rd
Suite 204
W. Bloomfield, MI 48322
Phone: (248) 855-5620
Fax: (248) 855-5628
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RE0101X
- Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Primary)		 MI 5315025052

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2001
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LOWELL SCHMELTZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BEAUMONT HOSPITAL ROYAL OAK
      3601 W THIRTEEN MILE RD
      ROYAL OAK, MI 48073

Why is my NPI data (personal information) being displayed publicly?
If you have an active NPI profile, your profile is required to be disclosed according to the FOIA and eFOIA. HIPAA also requires covered providers to share their NPI with other providers, health plans, clearinghouses and any entity that may need it for billing purposes.

How do I correct or change the NPI data displayed here?
At any time, providers can make changes to their NPI profile at NPPES. Login to NPPES to make changes online or call (800) 465-3203 for assistance. Changes made at NPPES will be reflected on this web site within a few days.

Can I hide my NPI profile from the public?
Unfortunately, No. The NPPES discloses health care provider data under the Freedom of Information Act to the public, which means anyone may request such information directly from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the complete CMS Data Dissemination Notice here.