Quick answers
- Does Charles Schwartz Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles Schwartz Iii 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 Charles Schwartz Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 453 Original Medicare patients and 863 services for Charles Schwartz Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles Schwartz Iii's NPI number?
- 1437133725. 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 Charles Schwartz Iii, 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 | 453 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 863 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)342 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)303 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)88 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)87 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%
- Diabetes70%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Chronic kidney disease52%
- Arthritis51%
Hospitals where Charles Schwartz Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles Schwartz Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Laredo Medical CenterLaredo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450029
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles Schwartz Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1700 E Saunders StLaredo, TX 78041 (956) 796‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles Schwartz Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Laredo Emergency Medicine Associates PA46 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other general surgeons in Laredo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laredo, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Laredo Emergency Medicine Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437133725 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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