Michael Shwayder, M.D.
NPI 1598783185 · Specialist · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Shwayder, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1598783185).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598783185
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G35205 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
454 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 233 | $369 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 179 | $139 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 22 | $307 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 20 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $139–$369 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 62 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 79 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 78 | 22 |
| Chlorthalidone | 77 | 21 |
| Torsemide | 67 | 12 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 62 | 16 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 53 | 19 |
| Benazepril Hcl | 47 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-18
- Last updated
- 2020-03-30
- Certified
- 2020-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Shwayder's NPI number?
- Michael Shwayder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598783185, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Shwayder's specialty?
- Michael Shwayder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Michael Shwayder located?
- Michael Shwayder's practice location on file with NPPES is 6801 Park Terrace, Los Angeles, CA 90045-1543.
- What is Michael Shwayder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Shwayder is (310) 301-0015.
- Does Michael Shwayder accept Medicare?
- Michael Shwayder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Shwayder's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Shwayder's NPI (1598783185) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.