Joseph Schwab, MD
NPI 1568667731 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Schwab, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1568667731).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568667731
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 233765 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$371 across 4 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 (1)
- 55 Fruit StYawkey 3aBoston, MA 02114Phone: (617) 724-8636
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-18
- Last updated
- 2023-12-05
- Certified
- 2023-12-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Schwab's NPI number?
- Joseph Schwab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568667731, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Schwab's specialty?
- Joseph Schwab is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Schwab located?
- Joseph Schwab's practice location on file with NPPES is 444 S San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048-4165.
- What is Joseph Schwab's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Schwab is (310) 423-9900.
- Does Joseph Schwab accept Medicare?
- Joseph Schwab is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Schwab's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Schwab's NPI (1568667731) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.