2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician NPI 1548564545 M.D.
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MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D.

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician in EDWARDS, Colorado. 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
79
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician avg: 959
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. is a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in EDWARDS, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 79 claims across 16 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. filed 79 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EDWARDS, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. 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).

MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/05/2011

NPI 1548564545

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician

Rare

321 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

79 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 959

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician share within Colorado

1. Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician) — 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.

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MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. is a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider practicing in EDWARDS, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1548564545. 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.

MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2205 CORDILLERA WAY, EDWARDS, CO, 81632, with a listed phone of (985) 705-0113. NPI 1548564545 was issued on 01/05/2011. 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 79 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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.

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 321 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 959 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

2205 CORDILLERA WAY
EDWARDS, CO 81632

Provider Details

NPI 1548564545
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/05/2011

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 79 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.

79
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
79
Total Day Supply
2,306
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Overview

How MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. fits within the Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

321
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
959
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D.'s 79 claims are below the specialty average of 959.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. specializes in Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician and practices in EDWARDS, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. wrote 79 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. located?
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. is located at 2205 CORDILLERA WAY, EDWARDS, CO, 81632. Phone: (985) 705-0113.
What is MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548564545, issued on 01/05/2011.
Does MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 321 Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider writes 959 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 79 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1548564545 with credentials M.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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