ROBERT M SCHWARCZ MD
NPI 1649260746
Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck in New York, NY
NPI Status: Active since October 28, 2005
Contact Information
50 EAST 79 STREET
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10075
Phone: (212) 396-4400
Fax: (212) 517-2828
- Individual
- Male
- Plastic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
About ROBERT SCHWARCZ
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Schwarcz, a provider established in New York, New York with a medical specialization in Plastic Surgery, focusing in plastic surgery within the head and neck . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1649260746 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2082S0099X with license number 222595 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.
- NPI
- 1649260746
- Provider Name
- ROBERT M SCHWARCZ MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 50 EAST 79 STREET NEW YORK, NY 10075
- Location Phone
- (212) 396-4400
- Location Fax
- (212) 517-2828
- Mailing Address
- 50 EAST 79 STREET NEW YORK, NY 10075
- Mailing Phone
- (212) 396-4400
- Mailing Fax
- (212) 517-2828
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 10-28-2005
- Last Update Date
- 10-29-2010
- Code Navigator
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Robert Schwarcz opted out of Medicare effective on 05-28-2025 until 05-28-2027. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
- Taxonomy Code
- 2082S0099X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 222595
- License State
- NY
- Taxonomy Description
- A plastic surgeon with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207W00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Ophthalmology | 222595 (NY) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| A400003374 | MEDICARE PIN (08) |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Robert Schwarcz is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 05-28-2025
Opt-Out End Date: 05-28-2027
Eligible to Order and Refer? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Melanoma (skin cancer) excision
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
Melanoma excision is a procedure where a surgeon removes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, and some surrounding healthy tissue. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the area. The goal is to completely remove the cancer and prevent its spread. Healing time varies.
This service was performed for 1-10 patientsThis service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1649260746, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1649260746, enumerated as an "individual" on October 28, 2005.
The provider is located at 50 EAST 79 STREET NEW YORK, NY 10075 and the phone number is (212) 396-4400.
Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 2082S0099X and a focus in Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
