Ernst Schwarz, M.D.
NPI 1679634984 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernst Schwarz, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1679634984).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679634984
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F5318 (CA)
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
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
8,002 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 2,365 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 1,247 | $183 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 480 | $68 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 438 | $186 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) Up to 30 Days Continuous With Review and Report By Health Care Professional93228 | 395 | $25 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) Up to 30 Days Continuous With Transmission of Patient Triggered Events With Review and Report By Health Care Professional |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 728 | 236 |
| Losartan Potassium | 508 | 161 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 444 | 133 |
| Carvedilol | 382 | 113 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 331 | 104 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 313 | 100 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,491 across 64 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-12
- Last updated
- 2020-04-14
- Certified
- 2020-04-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernst Schwarz's NPI number?
- Ernst Schwarz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679634984, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernst Schwarz's specialty?
- Ernst Schwarz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernst Schwarz located?
- Ernst Schwarz's practice location on file with NPPES is 8631 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048-5901.
- What is Ernst Schwarz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernst Schwarz is (310) 289-5901.
- Does Ernst Schwarz accept Medicare?
- Ernst Schwarz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernst Schwarz's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernst Schwarz's NPI (1679634984) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-04-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.