NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1508976358 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Washington, District of Columbia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 in Ophthalmology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
27
Medicare Part D claims · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data shows
Don Schwartz, MD filed 27 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Ophthalmology Physician in Washington, District of Columbia.
- 27
- Part D claims, 2023
- ≥0th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1508976358 · Ophthalmology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-TRACE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1508976358
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 22K Ophthalmology Physician
- RX-TRACE 27
- BOOK-THIN 86 in District of Columbia
- PHOTO-ENUM Craig Wilkerson · 2006
Don Schwartz, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
27 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Don Schwartz, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Don Schwartz, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
27 98% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in District of Columbia
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among District of Columbia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Ophthalmology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1508976358 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/30/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
27
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 64
- Total Day Supply
- 1,872
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 81.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Don Schwartz, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Don Schwartz, MD's 27 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nationwide Ophthalmology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Schwartz, both outside District of Columbia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in District of Columbia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in District of Columbia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Schwartz.
One of 86 Ophthalmology Physician providers enrolled in District of Columbia, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Abdullah Abou-Samra
MD
Washington, DC
Dr. Andrew Adelson
M.D.
Washington, DC
Dr. Wejdan Al-Thawabieh
M.D
Washington, DC
Dr. Bogdan Alexandrescu
M.D.
Washington, DC
Dr. Shatha Alfreihi
M.D.
Washington, DC
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don Schwartz, MD's specialty? ▼
Don Schwartz, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Washington, District of Columbia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Don Schwartz, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Don Schwartz, MD wrote 27 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Don Schwartz, MD located? ▼
Don Schwartz, MD is located at 3 WASHINGTON CIRCLE NW, Washington, DC, 20037. Phone: (202) 466-7711.
What is Don Schwartz, MD's NPI number? ▼
Don Schwartz, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508976358, issued on 08/30/2006.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Don Schwartz, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Don Schwartz, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Don Schwartz, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Don Schwartz, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 27 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Don Schwartz, MD's credentials? ▼
Don Schwartz, MD's NPI is 1508976358 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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