2026 NPPES data Vision Therapy Optometrist NPI 1518221696 O.D.
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JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D.

Vision Therapy Optometrist in NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
40
Medicare Part D claims · Vision Therapy Optometrist avg: 209
Generic prescribing
27%
generic claims · 73% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. is a Vision Therapy Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 40 claims — 73% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. filed 40 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/03/2012

NPI 1518221696

Primary specialty

Vision Therapy Optometrist

Rare

369 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

40 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 209

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Vision Therapy Optometrist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Vision Therapy Optometrist share within Ohio

1. Vision Therapy Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Vision Therapy Optometrist share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Vision Therapy Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Vision Therapy Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Vision Therapy Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Vision Therapy Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. is a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider practicing in NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1518221696. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 10500 ROYALTON RD STE A, NORTH ROYALTON, OH, 44133, with a listed phone of (440) 230-0923. NPI 1518221696 was issued on 07/03/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHWARTZ most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 40 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 73% brand-name and 27% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Vision Therapy Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 369 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 209 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

10500 ROYALTON RD STE A
NORTH ROYALTON, OH 44133

Provider Details

NPI 1518221696
Specialty Vision Therapy Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/03/2012

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D.. To verify JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. — brand share 73.0%
Specialty average (est.)

73% brand-name claims vs 27% generic, on 40 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

40
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
54
Total Day Supply
1,536
Brand vs Generic
73% brand / 27% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$190

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Vision Therapy Optometrist Overview

How JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. fits within the Vision Therapy Optometrist landscape nationally.

369
Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in US
42
States with Vision Therapy Optometrist
209
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D.'s 40 claims are below the specialty average of 209.

Nearby Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in Ohio

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SCHWARTZ.

Compare Vision Therapy Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. specializes in Vision Therapy Optometrist and practices in NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. wrote 40 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. located?
JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. is located at 10500 ROYALTON RD STE A, NORTH ROYALTON, OH, 44133. Phone: (440) 230-0923.
What is JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518221696, issued on 07/03/2012.
Does JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D.'s prescribing is 73% brand-name and 27% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
How many Vision Therapy Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 369 Vision Therapy Optometrist providers across 42 states in the US. The average Vision Therapy Optometrist provider writes 209 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 40 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 JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, O.D.'s NPI is 1518221696 with credentials O.D.. 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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