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BENJAMIN SCHWARZ MD
NPI 1316575772
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in New York, NY

Active since March 31, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
525 E 68TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10065(212) 276-7000(212) 746-4888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 2, 2025, Jun 26, 2024, Mar 31, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Benjamin Schwarz Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BENJAMIN SCHWARZ MD (NPI 1316575772) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (324456) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New York-presbyterian Hospital, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316575772
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN SCHWARZCredential: MD
Location Address525 E 68TH STNew York, NY 10065-4870
Mailing Address525 E 68th St # 39New York, NY 10065-4870 · (212) 276-1664 · Fax (212) 746-4888
Phone(212) 276-7000
Fax(212) 746-4888
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1316575772 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 324456
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 324456 (NY)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 324456 (NY)
525 E 68TH ST, New York, NY 10065
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin Schwarz Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID143767442
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240805002108
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
134 services37 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
27 services25 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
21 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330101
Location525 East 68th StreetNew York, NY 10065 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. AKILI HINSON M.D.
Surgery
525 E 68TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10065
New York County (212) 746-5454
ABBY AVGERINOS
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
525 E 68TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10065
New York County (610) 742-3894
DR. PAMELA JOAN-YIN TIEU M.D.
Hospitalist
525 E 68TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10065
New York County (212) 746-5454
JENNIFER ANNE SOO HOO MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sports Medicine)
525 E 68TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10065
New York County (212) 746-1500
WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL
Specialist
525 E 68TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10065
New York County (212) 746-2846
MS. RACHAEL HALEY BLAIRE PA-C
Physician Assistant
525 E 68TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10065
New York County (480) 221-9894
DR. NISHA MEHTA-NAIK M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
525 E 68TH ST, MAIL SLOT 140
NEW YORK, NY 10065
New York County (212) 746-3720
POOJA SHAH SALVI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
525 E 68TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10065
New York County (646) 962-8413

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Benjamin Schwarz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Schwarz is 1316575772. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2020.

Where is Benjamin Schwarz located?

Benjamin Schwarz practices at 525 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065. The listed phone number is (212) 276-7000.

What is Benjamin Schwarz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Benjamin Schwarz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Schwarz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Benjamin Schwarz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Schwarz is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Schwarz was last updated on July 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.