Frank Schwab, MD
NPI 1811077878 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Schwab, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1811077878).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811077878
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 193532 (NY)
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 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
760 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 109 | $404 |
| X-Ray of Entire Middle and Lower Spine, 2-3 Views72082 | 109 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 104 | $145 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 80 | $101 |
| Incision Or Removal of Spine Bone Segment, Each Additional Segment22216 | 75 | $381 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 54 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$564,212 across 85 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
- 2006-10-16
- Last updated
- 2022-01-25
- Certified
- 2021-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Schwab's NPI number?
- Frank Schwab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811077878, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Schwab's specialty?
- Frank Schwab is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frank Schwab located?
- Frank Schwab's practice location on file with NPPES is 130 E 77th St Fl 11, New York, NY 10075-1851.
- What is Frank Schwab's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Schwab is (212) 434-4160.
- Does Frank Schwab accept Medicare?
- Frank Schwab is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Schwab's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Schwab's NPI (1811077878) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.