John M Schmitz, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
John M Schmitz, MD has been part of the St Cloud medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota (class of 1991), he has been practicing for over 35 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6691dNPPES updated 2008-01-10 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1900 Centracare Circle Centracare Health Plaza, St Cloud, MN 56303
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.1%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
76
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
138
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,818
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $342k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
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 · 1991
Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
1406 6th Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With John M Schmitz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John M Schmitz for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to St Cloud 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 John M Schmitz
Dr. Schmitz is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in St Cloud, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (320) 229-4977.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John M Schmitz
Practice Location
1900 Centracare Circle Centracare Health Plaza, St Cloud, MN 56303
Mailing Address
1406 6th Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303
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