Robert Schumer, MD

Ophthalmology

Robert Schumer is an Ophthalmology specialist based in Kingston, NY with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(845) 331-6670Kingston, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Robert Schumer, MD runs an independent ophthalmologist practice in Kingston, NY. Trained at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine (class of 1986), he has been practicing for over 40 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

1 of 41 Ophthalmology providers in NYSee all Ophthalmology in Kingston40+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5472dNPPES updated 2011-05-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

150 Aaron Ct, Kingston, NY 12401-2962

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

38.33/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-45.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

74.4%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.4 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

680

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

587

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,474

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $474k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-12%)37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Lower than avg (-1%)21%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1986

    University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

  2. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

OphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Taxonomy: 207W00000X

Education & Training

University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine (Class of 1986)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

150 Aaron Court 150 Aaron Court, Kingston, NY 12401-2962

Differs from practice location

Virtual Ophthalmology Care With Robert Schumer

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Schumer for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kingston 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 Robert Schumer

NPI records show Dr. Schumer as active with telehealth listed in Kingston, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (845) 331-6670.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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