Howard Avery Schneider, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Howard Avery Schneider is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Cheyenne, WY with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Howard Avery Schneider, MD has been part of the Cheyenne medical community since 2006 in group practice. He has been in practice for 49+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1331 Prairie Ave 2, Cheyenne, WY 82009-4867
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202314.65/100
Wyoming avg: 81.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-68.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.78%
Wyoming avg: 7.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.7 pts)
6.78% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
674
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
536
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,760
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.52M
Percentile rankings compared against 74 reporting peers in Wyoming.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — 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 (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$180 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Howard Avery Schneider's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
49 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Howard Avery Schneider
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Howard Avery Schneider for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Cheyenne 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 Howard Avery Schneider
NPI records show Dr. Schneider as active with telehealth listed in Cheyenne, WY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (307) 632-1957.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Howard Avery Schneider
Practice Location
1331 Prairie Ave 2, Cheyenne, WY 82009-4867
Mailing Address
1331 Prairie Ave 2, Cheyenne, WY 82009-4867
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