Edward Kenneth Schneider, MD
Edward Kenneth Schneider is a Family Medicine specialist based in Wappingers Falls, NY with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Edward Kenneth Schneider, MD has been part of the Wappingers Falls medical community since 2006 in independent practice. With 50+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Wappingers Falls area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2616 South Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590-2753
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.04%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
1.04% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
173
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
242
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,570
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $291k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
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.
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Edward Kenneth Schneider
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edward Kenneth Schneider for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Wappingers Falls required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Edward Kenneth Schneider
Dr. Schneider is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wappingers Falls, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (845) 297-2100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Edward Kenneth Schneider
Practice Location
2616 South Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590-2753
Mailing Address
2616 South Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590-2753
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