HOWARD ISRAEL SCHWARTZ M.D.
NPI 1942286588
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Tavernier, FL

Q: What is Howard Schwartz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Schwartz is 1942286588. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 15, 2005.

Q: What is Howard Schwartz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Schwartz was last updated on April 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.

Active since December 15, 2005PECOS Enrolled

91550 OVERSEAS HWY STE 205, TAVERNIER, FL 33070(305) 434-3400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 8, 2024, Jul 28, 2023, Mar 17, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Howard Israel Schwartz M.d. NPPES

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

HOWARD ISRAEL SCHWARTZ M.D. (NPI 1942286588) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Tavernier, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME47067) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942286588

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X

Provider Legal NameHOWARD ISRAEL SCHWARTZCredential: M.D.

Location Address91550 OVERSEAS HWY STE 205Tavernier, FL 33070-2513

Mailing AddressPo Box 100707Atlanta, GA 30384-0707 · (786) 594-6880

Phone(305) 434-3400

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateDecember 15, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2024

✔ NPI 1942286588 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RG0100X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME47067

Definition

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

91550 OVERSEAS HWY STE 205, Tavernier, FL 33070

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11400 E Oakland Park Blvd Ste 209Oakland Park, FL 33334-4400 · Phone (954) 990-7649 · Fax (754) 200-5662

Location 27261 Sheridan St Ste 210Hollywood, FL 33024-2708 · Phone (954) 990-7649 · Fax (754) 200-5662

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Howard Israel Schwartz M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Howard Schwartz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Baptist Health Medical Group Upper Keys, LLC

Same address

Specialist

91550 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, SUITE 215
Tavernier, FL 33070

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
24 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1558553479 (786) 662-7111

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33070 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$141.56 typical visit price

range $60.92 – $187.05

Typical copayment $35.39 (range $15.23 – $46.76)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$107.17 typical visit price

range $18.99 – $150.24

Typical copayment $26.79 (range $4.74 – $37.56)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP UPPER KEYS, LLC

Internal Medicine

91550 OVERSEAS HWY STE 205
TAVERNIER, FL 33070

Monroe County (786) 595-8080

MATHEW KOSHY KANDATHIL MD

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

91550 OVERSEAS HWY STE 205
TAVERNIER, FL 33070

Monroe County (305) 434-3400

MRS. RAISA MILLER PA-C

Physician Assistant

91550 OVERSEAS HWY STE 205
TAVERNIER, FL 33070

Monroe County (305) 434-3400

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 1942286588. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 15, 2005.

Where is Howard Schwartz located?

Howard Schwartz practices at 91550 Overseas Hwy Ste 205, Tavernier, FL 33070. The listed phone number is (305) 434-3400.

What is Howard Schwartz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Howard Schwartz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Schwartz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Howard Schwartz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Howard Schwartz reassigns Medicare benefits to Baptist Health Medical Group Upper Keys, LLC (Tavernier, FL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Howard Schwartz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Howard Schwartz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 1 other insurer list Howard Schwartz as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Schwartz was last updated on April 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.