Quick answers
- Does Thomas O. Schwab accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas O. Schwab accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Thomas O. Schwab see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 252 Original Medicare patients and 16,546 services for Thomas O. Schwab. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas O. Schwab's NPI number?
- 1306886379. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Thomas O. Schwab, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 252 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16,546 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)11,565 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7322)1,872 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (J3304)1,376 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)466 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)377 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Anxiety25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas O. Schwab is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2414 Enterprise Rd, Florida Orthopaedic InstituteClearwater, FL 33763 (813) 978‑9700
- 430 Morton Plant St, Suite 301Clearwater, FL 33756 (813) 978‑9700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas O. Schwab as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic III Pl553 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Clearwater
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clearwater, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic III Pl
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306886379 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians