Dr Karl Schwartz, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Munster, IN

Dr Karl Schwartz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Munster, Indiana. He went to Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. His current practice location is 7550 Hohman Ave, Munster, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 836-6200.

Dr Karl Schwartz is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01037899) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1386628477.

Contact Information

Dr Karl Schwartz, MD
7550 Hohman Ave,
Munster, IN 46321-1060
(219) 836-6200
(219) 836-6207

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Karl Schwartz
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience38 Years
Location7550 Hohman Ave, Munster, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Karl Schwartz attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386628477
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/18/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547428195
  • Enrollment ID: I20120228000592

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karl Schwartz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386628477NPI-NPPES
100380110AMedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 01037899 (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community HospitalMunster, INHospital
Franciscan Health MunsterMunster, INHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Karl Schwartz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSchwartz Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023092210
PECOS PAC ID: 1658418199
Enrollment ID: O20091102000343

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Karl Schwartz is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Karl Schwartz, MD
7550 Hohman Ave,
Munster, IN 46321-1060

Ph: (219) 836-6200
Dr Karl Schwartz, MD
7550 Hohman Ave,
Munster, IN 46321-1060

Ph: (219) 836-6200

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Patricia Medina-mcdevitt, M.D.
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Dr. Shamim Y Patel, MD
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