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Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD

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Specializes in: General Practice and Adult Rheumatology

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Professional interests include: rheumatic diseases

1111 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314

(515) 247-3121

Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD is a general practitioner in Des Moines, IA specializing in general practice and adult rheumatology. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health, MercyOne, IOWA ARTHRITIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS CENTER PC and CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

Office Locations

1111 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314

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UnityPoint Health

8421 Plum Drive
Urbandale, IA 50322

(515) 270-7222

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

albumin blood test

autoantibody tests

biological response modifier therapy

complete blood count

creatinine blood test

intravenous chemotherapy

musculoskeletal imaging

phosphorus blood test

TB blood test

total calcium test

total creatine kinase test

uric acid blood test

By Affordability:

AST test

complete blood count

C-reactive protein testing

intravenous infusion therapy

phosphorus blood test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD performed more albumin blood test, autoantibody tests, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, complete blood count (CBC), creatinine blood test, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, intravenous (IV) infusion, joint aspiration, joint injections, lab tests, musculoskeletal imaging, phosphorus blood test, TB blood test, total calcium test, total creatine kinase test, and uric acid blood test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for AST (SGOT) test, complete blood count (CBC), C-reactive protein testing, intravenous infusion therapy, intravenous (IV) infusion, iron tests, liver function tests (LFTs), magnesium test, phosphorus blood test, phosphorus test, uric acid blood test, uric acid test, and vitamin D test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

blood draw

central DEXA

phlebotomy for lab tests

X-rays

By Affordability:

bone density test

central DEXA

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

urinalysis

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD performed more blood draw, central DEXA, phlebotomy for lab tests, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for bone density test, central DEXA, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), and urinalysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

ALT test

creatinine test

kidney function tests

X-rays

In 2013, Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD had a list price for ALT (SGPT) test, creatinine test, kidney function tests, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD treated as a general practitioner in Des Moines, IA during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
blood draw	118
doctor visit	146
injections	13
lab tests	960
musculoskeletal imaging	106
thyroid function tests	13
X-rays	106

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	129

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	14
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD treated as a general practitioner in Des Moines, IA during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	32
blood draw	437
chemotherapy	32
doctor visit	628
injections	53
lab tests	2779
minimally invasive procedures	91
musculoskeletal imaging	304
thyroid function tests	39
tuberculosis (TB) testing	19
X-rays	304

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	557
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	349
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	36
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD treated as a general practitioner in Des Moines, IA during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	67
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	62
blood draw	536
chemotherapy	62
doctor visit	741
injections	67
lab tests	3504
minimally invasive procedures	154
musculoskeletal imaging	262
thyroid function tests	50
tuberculosis (TB) testing	29
X-rays	262

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	453

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	579
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	41
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD treated as a general practitioner in Des Moines, IA during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	61
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	109
blood draw	621
chemotherapy	109
doctor visit	813
injections	61
lab tests	3800
minimally invasive procedures	249
musculoskeletal imaging	284
thyroid function tests	19
tuberculosis (TB) testing	42
X-rays	284

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	573
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	49
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	36
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD treated as a general practitioner in Des Moines, IA during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	94
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	123
blood draw	723
chemotherapy	123
doctor visit	880
injections	94
lab tests	4476
minimally invasive procedures	324
musculoskeletal imaging	360
spinal procedures	15
thyroid function tests	42
tuberculosis (TB) testing	39
X-rays	375

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	569

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	731
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	46
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	42
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD treated as a general practitioner in Des Moines, IA during 2023 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	111
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	262
blood draw	689
chemotherapy	262
chronic care	121
doctor visit	884
injections	111
lab tests	3601
minimally invasive procedures	309
musculoskeletal imaging	366
tuberculosis (TB) testing	24
X-rays	366

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	555

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	691
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	390
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	46
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	46
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	2
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD treated as a general practitioner in Des Moines, IA were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	66
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	117
blood draw	520
chemotherapy	117
chronic care	121
doctor visit	682
injections	66
lab tests	3186
minimally invasive procedures	225
musculoskeletal imaging	280
spinal procedures	15
thyroid function tests	32
tuberculosis (TB) testing	30
X-rays	282

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	521
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	178
85 and over	38
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	321

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	34
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	8
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He completed residency at United States Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio. He is certified by the Rheumatology American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Residency: United States Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio

Board Certification: Rheumatology American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health

MercyOne

IOWA ARTHRITIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS CENTER PC

CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas William Schmidt, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Celgene Corporation	$1,303 Otezla $887	$416
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$372 OPDIVO $21	$351
Genentech USA, Inc.	$156 Actemra $156
Amgen Inc.	$151 Otezla $125	Vectibix $13	Prolia $13
Pfizer Inc.	$113 XELJANZ $113
Other	$360 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $89	COSENTYX $85	Cimzia $26	Cresemba $22	BYDUREON $22	Other $117

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,091
Travel and Lodging	$351
Education	$13

Biography

Dr. Thomas Schmidt specializes in general practice and adult rheumatology and practices in Urbandale, IA and Des Moines, IA. Dr. Schmidt's clinical interests encompass rheumatic diseases. His professional affiliations include UnityPoint Health and MercyOne. He has an open panel in Des Moines, IA according to MercyOne. Dr. Schmidt graduated from the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine.