2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1316208895 PA-S, L.AC.
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PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC.

Acupuncturist in FEDERAL WAY, Washington. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 326 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.7K
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. filed 4,764 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acupuncturist in FEDERAL WAY, Washington, prescribing 90% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$2.7K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

4,764 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/31/2012

NPI 1316208895

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,764 498% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Acupuncturist share within Washington

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acupuncturist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — 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).

PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding PA-S, L.AC. credentials at 700 S 320TH ST STE D, FEDERAL WAY, WA, 98003, with a listed phone of (425) 250-9011. NPI 1316208895 was issued on 05/31/2012. 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 4,764 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 326 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $485K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 75.8%. 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.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

700 S 320TH ST STE D
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003

Provider Details

NPI 1316208895
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials PA-S, L.AC.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/31/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

PAIN CARE PHYSICIANS PLLC
TACOMA, WA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.7K

Largest payer

Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC.. To verify PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 4,764 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.

4,764
Total Claims
$485K
Total Drug Cost
326
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,903
Total Day Supply
135,419
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$257K
Generic Drug Cost
$228K
Opioid Claims
3,611 (75.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.95
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 123, 65-74: 148, 75-84: 41, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
994
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
769
Buprenorphine
481
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
436
Tramadol Hcl
250
Buprenorphine Hcl
240
Belbuca
Buprenorphine Hcl
170
Gabapentin
159
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
139
Pregabalin
126

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

Acupuncturist Overview

How PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC.'s 4,764 claims are above the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Washington

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

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC.'s specialty?
PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in FEDERAL WAY, Washington. Credentials: PA-S, L.AC..
How much does PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. wrote 4,764 Medicare Part D claims totaling $485K in drug costs for 326 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. located?
PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. is located at 700 S 320TH ST STE D, FEDERAL WAY, WA, 98003. Phone: (425) 250-9011.
What is PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC.'s NPI number?
PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316208895, issued on 05/31/2012.
Does PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $257K in brand drug costs.
Does PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. had 3,611 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 75.8%.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Buprenorphine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. accept Medicare?
PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,764 Part D claims and 326 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC.'s credentials?
PAUL SCHWARTZ, PA-S, L.AC.'s NPI is 1316208895 with credentials PA-S, L.AC.. 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.

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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