Dr. James Schmitz, MD
Cardiology•Male•Age 69
Dr. James Schmitz, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Temple, TX and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine medical school in 1980. He is affiliated with Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Schmitz to book an appointment.

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Dr. Schmitz is affiliated with Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula Monterey, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
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Dr. Schmitz's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Schmitz performs Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs) more than 43% of his peers
Dr. Schmitz performs this procedure more than 43% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Schmitz treats Congestive Heart Failure more than 22% of his peers
Dr. Schmitz treats this condition more than 22% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Congestive Heart Failure, Left-Sided
- Congestive Heart Failure, Right-Sided
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Schmitz treats Hypertension more than 16% of his peers
Dr. Schmitz treats this condition more than 16% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Accelerated Hypertension
- Dexamethasone Sensitive Hypertension
- Exertional Hypertension
- Familial Hypertension
- High-Risk Hypertension
- Hypertension in Pheochromocytoma
- Hypertension, Adrenal Gland-Induced
- Hypertension, Alcohol-Induced
- Hypertension, Bilateral Renal Artery Stenosis-Induced
- Hypertension, Coarctation of the Aorta-Induced
- Hypertension, Conn Syndrome-Induced
- Hypertension, Corticosteroid-Induced
- Hypertension, Cushing's Syndrome-Induced
- Hypertension, Environment-Induced
- Hypertension, Hyperaldosteronism-Induced
- Hypertension, Kidney Disease-Induced
- Hypertension, Nasal Decongestant-Induced
- Hypertension, Renal Segmental Hypoplasia-Induced
- Hypertension, Stress-Induced
- Hypertensive Hypokalemia Familial
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension
- Isolated Systolic Hypertension
- Labile Hypertension
- Neurogenic Hypertension
- Pediatric Hypertension
- Portal Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Dexfenfluramine-Induced
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Familial
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Fenfluramine-Induced
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypoxic Hypertension
- Pulmonary Thromboembolic Hypertension
- Pulmonary Venous Hypertension
- Renal Hypertension
- Resistant Hypertension
- Secondary Hypertension
- Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension
- White Coat Hypertension
Dr. Schmitz's conditions and procedures:
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiac Imaging
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
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Dr. Schmitz accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Select PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Cardiology
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are Dr. James Schmitz, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Schmitz frequently treats Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs), Congestive Heart Failure, and Hypertension. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Schmitz treats.
Where is Dr. James Schmitz, MD's office located?
Dr. Schmitz's office is located at 1605 S 31, Temple, TX 76508. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.80% Patient Experience Rating, 11% higher than the national average
4 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2018)
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