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DR. HOWARD J SCHWARTZ D.O.
NPI 1922084482
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Philadelphia, PA

Active since December 16, 2005PECOS Enrolled
7600 CENTRAL AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111(215) 728-3714(215) 728-3923 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Howard J Schwartz D.o. NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD J SCHWARTZ D.O. (NPI 1922084482) is an individual pain medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS009056L) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922084482
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD J SCHWARTZCredential: D.O.
Location Address7600 CENTRAL AVEPhiladelphia, PA 19111-2442
Mailing Address960 Wooded Pond RdAmbler, PA 19002-1848 · (215) 728-3714 · Fax (215) 728-3923
Fax(215) 728-3923
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRowan University School Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateDecember 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1922084482 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP2900X
License Licensed in PA · OS009056L
Definition
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License OS009056L (PA)
7600 CENTRAL AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19111

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0015973230003PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Howard J Schwartz D.o. 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 ID3375738271
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101117000190
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 9

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
141 services139 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
116 services111 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
90 services89 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
68 services68 patients
Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 00520
Anesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.
32 services32 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
27 services27 patients

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.

Anesthesiology
7600 CENTRAL AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
7600 CENTRAL AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Family Medicine
7600 CENTRAL AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Hospitalist
7600 CENTRAL AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Internal Medicine
7600 CENTRAL AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Family Medicine
7600 CENTRAL AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Physician Assistant (Medical)
7600 CENTRAL AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Physician Assistant
7600 CENTRAL AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111

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 Howard Schwartz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Schwartz is 1922084482. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 16, 2005.

Where is Howard Schwartz located?

Howard Schwartz practices at 7600 Central Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111. The listed phone number is (215) 728-3714.

What is Howard Schwartz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Is Howard Schwartz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Schwartz 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Schwartz was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 28 days 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.