Active NPI 1437133725 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Charles Schwartz , DO

Surgery • Laredo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Schwartz, DO is a certified Surgery practicing in Laredo, TX. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med in 1995, Dr. Schwartz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6801 MCPHERSON AVE.

Dr. Schwartz is affiliated with Laredo Emergency Medicine Associates Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6801 Mcpherson Ave
#332

Laredo, TX 780416402

Telephone 9567951991

Fax 9567951955

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Laboratory Corporation Of America Facility NPI 1942286430

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Laredo, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs -2.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 33.6 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

12 Specialists

Practicing in Laredo, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

92.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schwartz (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Laredo Specialty Average (33.6 Years) 33.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	342	306	$2350.00	$169.59
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	303	268	$117.00	$7.81
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	88	83	$3026.00	$205.47
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	87	76	$1593.00	$117.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	396	350	$2238.00	$171.86
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	340	303	$111.00	$7.96
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	143	133	$1517.00	$118.31
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	104	101	$2881.00	$208.33
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	19	19	$1444.00	$136.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	393	356	$2238.00	$172.40
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	283	255	$111.00	$8.10
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	105	103	$1477.46	$118.66
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	99	94	$2881.00	$211.99
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	39	38	$758.56	$70.00
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	21	21	$1444.00	$137.31
92950 Manual attempt to restore blood circulation and breathing	14	14	$2434.00	$179.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	272	261	$2230.74	$175.75
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	229	215	$110.64	$8.25
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	106	98	$2881.00	$216.36
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	70	69	$1477.46	$120.69
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	32	30	$1444.00	$139.39
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	29	29	$773.28	$71.09
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	23	21	$1594.00	$83.16
99281 Emergency department visit for problem that may not require health care professional	18	18	$249.67	$21.81
92950 Manual attempt to restore blood circulation and breathing	14	14	$2434.00	$182.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	239	225	$2238.00	$172.38
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	183	172	$111.00	$8.47
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	126	119	$2871.43	$221.19
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	68	66	$1476.29	$118.50
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	50	49	$783.50	$64.79
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	37	36	$1444.00	$144.16
92950 Manual attempt to restore blood circulation and breathing	21	21	$2434.00	$188.55
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	11	11	$1594.00	$86.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	388	365	$2187.82	$169.97
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	242	226	$108.01	$8.31
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	160	152	$1484.09	$115.58
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	127	125	$2816.18	$218.01
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	64	59	$783.13	$60.95
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	35	34	$1409.60	$140.91
92950 Manual attempt to restore blood circulation and breathing	18	15	$2374.83	$185.91
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	11	11	$1551.27	$84.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	518	472	$2090.08	$168.79
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	338	307	$102.17	$8.30
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	147	139	$1415.97	$114.87
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	140	133	$2698.41	$216.20
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	50	49	$1352.76	$139.73
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	46	39	$752.67	$60.51
92950 Manual attempt to restore blood circulation and breathing	22	21	$2291.09	$184.46
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	18	18	$1501.78	$96.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	525	487	$2016.27	$168.90
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	335	308	$98.40	$8.26
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	201	190	$1365.33	$114.53
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	144	137	$2600.56	$217.01
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	56	54	$1303.16	$139.52
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	53	51	$722.81	$60.28
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	32	32	$1438.06	$119.21
92950 Manual attempt to restore blood circulation and breathing	28	27	$2200.50	$184.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX L0574

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License TX L0574

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

031206801 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Laredo Emergency Medicine Associates Pa

1700 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX 780415401

Phone: 9567965000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Specialist

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Allergy & Immunology - Allergy

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Optometrist

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 04, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 04, 2015

Registered at 6801 MCPHERSON AVE, #332, LAREDO, TX 780416402 (Tel: 9567951991)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 04, 2015

Registered at 6801 MCPHERSON AVE, #332, LAREDO, TX 780416402 (Tel: 9567951991)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 04, 2015

Recorded as CHARLES SCHWARTZ, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 04, 2015

Emergency Medicine (License #L0574 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 01, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437133725

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 01, 2005

Last Update: March 04, 2015

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

6801 Mcpherson Ave, #332

Laredo, TX 780416402

Phone: 9567951991

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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