Catherine Schwender, MD
NPI 1174628127 · Urology Physician · Watkinsville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Catherine Schwender, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Watkinsville, GA (NPI 1174628127).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174628127
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 059189 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,541 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 714 | $3 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 710 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 703 | $119 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 612 | $16 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 442 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 282 | 88 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 209 | 59 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 196 | 76 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 196 | 87 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 193 | 90 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 176 | 109 |
| Estradiol | 162 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$560 across 21 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2142 W Broad St Ste 200Athens, GA 30606-3506Phone: (706) 612-9401Fax: (706) 612-9410
- 426 Exchange Blvd Ste 300Bethlehem, GA 30620-1791Phone: (706) 612-9401Fax: (706) 612-9420
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-14
- Last updated
- 2024-08-09
- Certified
- 2024-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catherine Schwender's NPI number?
- Catherine Schwender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174628127, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Catherine Schwender's specialty?
- Catherine Schwender is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Catherine Schwender located?
- Catherine Schwender's practice location on file with NPPES is 1150 Golden Way, Watkinsville, GA 30677-7712.
- What is Catherine Schwender's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Catherine Schwender is (706) 612-9401.
- Does Catherine Schwender accept Medicare?
- Catherine Schwender is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Catherine Schwender's NPI active?
- Yes — Catherine Schwender's NPI (1174628127) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.