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Orthopedic Surgery

Karl M. Schweitzer Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Durham, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Karl M. Schweitzer Jr., MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 2701 Pickett Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Phone: (919) 419-9600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karl M. Schweitzer Jr. had 301 Original Medicare patients and 1,348 services. NPI 1730346446. 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.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 2701 Pickett Rd, Durham, NC 27705 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (919) 419‑9600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Duke University Hospital
  • Group practice: Legacy Healthcare Services Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karl M. Schweitzer 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 Karl M. Schweitzer Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karl M. Schweitzer 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 Karl M. Schweitzer Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 301 Original Medicare patients and 1,348 services for Karl M. Schweitzer Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karl M. Schweitzer Jr.'s NPI number?
1730346446. 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 Karl M. Schweitzer 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 patients301
Services billed to Medicare1,348
Different services or procedures103
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)277 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)236 services
  3. X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (73610)226 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)66 services
  5. Application of short leg cast (29405)48 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).

  • Arthritis73%
  • High cholesterol72%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Anxiety27%
  • Diabetes23%

Hospitals where Karl M. Schweitzer Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karl M. Schweitzer 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 Karl M. Schweitzer Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karl M. Schweitzer Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Legacy Healthcare Services Inc3,223 clinicians in the group
  • Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc3,185 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Orthopedic Surgery doctors in North Carolina →

Other orthopedic surgeons in Durham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durham, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Legacy Healthcare Services Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1730346446
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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