HOWARD SCHWARTZ M.D.
NPI 1992884605
Orthopaedic Surgery in Santa Cruz, CA
NPI Status: Active since November 03, 2006
Contact Information
2025 SOQUEL AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA
ZIP 95062
Phone: (831) 423-4111
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 60
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
About HOWARD SCHWARTZ
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Howard Schwartz, a provider established in Santa Cruz, California with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery and more than 60 years of experience. He graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1966. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1992884605 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X with license number G14096 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1992884605
- Provider Name
- HOWARD SCHWARTZ M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2025 SOQUEL AVE SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
- Location Phone
- (831) 423-4111
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 1833 SANTA CRUZ, CA 95061
- Mailing Phone
- (831) 423-4111
- Medical School Name
- GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 1966
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-03-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Orthopaedic Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 207X00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- G14096
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| A39167 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | CA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Howard Schwartz is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.
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.
PECOS PAC ID: 1052208196
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20070118000578
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Maybe
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.
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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 1992884605, we treat the final digit (5) 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 75. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 75 = 5).
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 75 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1992884605, enumerated as an "individual" on November 03, 2006.
The provider is located at 2025 SOQUEL AVE SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 and the phone number is (831) 423-4111.
Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
