Donald Schmechel, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Donald Schmechel is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in West Columbia, SC with over 52 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Donald Schmechel, MD has been part of the West Columbia medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Harvard Medical School (class of 1974), he has been practicing for over 52 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
146 E Hospital Dr Ste 120a, West Columbia, SC 29169
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1974
Harvard Medical School
52 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Harvard Medical School (Class of 1974)
Mailing address
Po Box 896239, Charlotte, NC 28289-6239
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Donald Schmechel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Donald Schmechel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to West Columbia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Donald Schmechel
Dr. Schmechel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in West Columbia, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 936-7076.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Donald Schmechel
Practice Location
146 E Hospital Dr Ste 120a, West Columbia, SC 29169
Mailing Address
Po Box 896239, Charlotte, NC 28289-6239
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