Quick answers
- Does Paul S. Schwartz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul S. Schwartz 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 Paul S. Schwartz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 523 Original Medicare patients and 3,580 services for Paul S. Schwartz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul S. Schwartz's NPI number?
- 1518078518. 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 Paul S. Schwartz, 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 | 523 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,580 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)585 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)536 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)224 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)205 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)164 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis52%
- Osteoporosis28%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul S. Schwartz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 120 La Casa Via, Suite 205Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 943‑6203
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Walnut Creek
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Walnut Creek, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | California School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518078518 |
| 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