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General Surgery

Donald P. Schwab Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Houma, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Donald P. Schwab Jr., MD is a general surgeon at 5619 Hwy 311, Suite A, Houma, LA 70360. Phone: (985) 868-2273. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Donald P. Schwab Jr. had 126 Original Medicare patients and 343 services. NPI 1710039532. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Donald P. Schwab Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Donald P. Schwab Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald P. Schwab Jr. 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 Donald P. Schwab Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 126 Original Medicare patients and 343 services for Donald P. Schwab Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Donald P. Schwab Jr.'s NPI number?
1710039532. 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 Donald P. Schwab Jr., 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 patients126
Services billed to Medicare343
Different services or procedures66
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)45 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)44 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)24 services
  4. Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device (77001)17 services
  5. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)17 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 cholesterol74%
  • Ischemic heart disease52%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)39%
  • Diabetes32%

Hospitals where Donald P. Schwab Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald P. Schwab Jr. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Donald P. Schwab Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Donald P. Schwab Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Bayou Surgical Specialists, L.L.C.3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Houma

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houma, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Bayou Surgical Specialists, L.L.C.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710039532
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians