Ricardo Schwarcz, MD
NPI 1083898258 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Brownsville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Schwarcz, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Brownsville, TX (NPI 1083898258).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083898258
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37686 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,037 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 498 | $113 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 287 | $75 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 174 | $202 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 39 | $164 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 21 | $125 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-12-24
- Last updated
- 2009-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Schwarcz's NPI number?
- Ricardo Schwarcz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083898258, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Schwarcz's specialty?
- Ricardo Schwarcz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Schwarcz located?
- Ricardo Schwarcz's practice location on file with NPPES is 844 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520-7552.
- What is Ricardo Schwarcz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Schwarcz is (956) 542-9900.
- Does Ricardo Schwarcz accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Schwarcz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Schwarcz's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Schwarcz's NPI (1083898258) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.