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Dr. Karl Michael Schmitt, MD

(Karl Schmitt , MD)

(54 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1978)

6400 Fannin Street Suite 2800
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 486-8000

Dr. Karl Michael Schmitt, MD is a neurosurgeon in Houston, TX specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1978 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. Karl Michael Schmitt, MD is affiliated with UT Physicians and Memorial Hermann.

Office Locations

Address:

6400 Fannin Street Suite 2800
Houston, TX 77030

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	22
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	9
doctor visit	93
hospital care	148
inpatient care	148
neck surgery	10
spinal procedures	29

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	28
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	32
Cancer	10

doctor visit	137
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	68
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	55
Dementia	25
Cancer	10

doctor visit	159
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163
spinal procedures	9

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	36
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	30
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

doctor visit	71
hospital care	231
inpatient care	231
spinal procedures	9

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	32
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	39
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	47
Dementia	37
Cancer	14

doctor visit	111
hospital care	274
inpatient care	274

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	49
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	49
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	34
Cancer	12

doctor visit	108
hospital care	201
inpatient care	201
spinal procedures	7

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	35
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	48
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Dementia	38
Cancer	12

doctor visit	110
hospital care	209
inpatient care	209

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	22
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	41
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	34
Cancer	14

doctor visit	183
hospital care	296
inpatient care	296
spinal procedures	9

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl Michael Schmitt, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karl Michael Schmitt, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
doctor visit	122
hospital care	197
inpatient care	197
neck surgery	10
spinal procedures	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Michael Schmitt, MD.

**Gender**
Female	96
Male	100

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	130
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	14
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	32
75 to 84	55
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	73

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Michael Schmitt, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karl Michael Schmitt, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	9
Dementia	25

Education & Training

Dr. Karl Michael Schmitt, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1978)

Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (1984)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karl Michael Schmitt, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Physicians

Memorial Hermann

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Karl Michael Schmitt, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, AARP, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, Aetna, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Karl Michael Schmitt, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Superior Health Plan

Amerigroup Star Plus

Amerigroup Star

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

MultiPlan

AARP

United Healthcare Medicare Complete

HealthSpring

Aetna

US Family Health Plan

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Galaxy Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

Coventry

HealthSmart

First Health

Beech Street

HealthLink

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

Community Health Choice Chip

Independant Medical Systems

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

Community Health Choice

Amerivantage

Reny Company Worker's Comp

WorkLink Worker's Comp

OccuNet PPO - PPO Network

Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp

Medicare Traditional

Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP

USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network

Medicus International - PPO Network

Community Health Choice Star

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Karl Michael Schmitt, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 54 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Karl Michael Schmitt, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$6,000 Spine $6,000
NUVASIVE, INC.	$4,921 Thoracolumbar $897	Cervicothoracic $617	COHERE $560	XLIF $491	iGA $393	Other $1,963
Stryker Corporation	$547 SERRATO $250	YUKON OCT Spinal System $161	CASCADIA Interbody System $136
SI-Bone, Inc.	$488 iFuse Implant $177	$311
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$417 Enabling Technologies - NIM, NAV, Power $179	Biologics Therapies $113	Cervical -Trauma Therapies $107	$19
Other	$1,391 Spine $312	MAZOR X SYSTEM $280	VALEO INTERBODY $153	Biomet SpinalPak $120	Osteogenesis Stimulators $41	Other $485

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,489
Consulting Fee	$6,000
Travel and Lodging	$1,230
Gift	$46

Biography

Dr. Karl Schmitt's area of specialization is neurosurgery. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Schmitt's professional affiliations include Memorial Hermann and UT Physicians. Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Schmitt honors. He studied medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine.