Chet Schwab
NPI 1679892798 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chet Schwab is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1679892798).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679892798
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q6103 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 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
1,399 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 678 | $35 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 218 | $27 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 191 | $33 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 85 | $78 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 53 | $11 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 43 | $23 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-28
- Last updated
- 2016-07-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chet Schwab's NPI number?
- Chet Schwab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679892798, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chet Schwab's specialty?
- Chet Schwab is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chet Schwab located?
- Chet Schwab's practice location on file with NPPES is 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093-5004.
- What is Chet Schwab's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chet Schwab is (858) 534-0455.
- Does Chet Schwab accept Medicare?
- Chet Schwab is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chet Schwab's NPI active?
- Yes — Chet Schwab's NPI (1679892798) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.