Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ben Schwab, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Walnut Creek, CA

  • NPI 1619239852
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1479 Ygnacio Valley RD # 150
Walnut Creek, CA 945982986
(925) 296-7340
Mailing address
1450 Treat Blvd # 300
Walnut Creek, CA 945972168

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 10, 2020
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A167263 · Illinois #125061083

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619239852. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
303
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$71,246
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 97 97 $195
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 35 30 $151
75726 Review by radiologist of abdominal artery image 28 27 $105
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 24 24 $629
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 24 23 $147
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 23 15 $109
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 22 22 $674
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 22 22 $134
36561 Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 14 14 $352
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 14 14 $20

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 7.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$185
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Davol Inc. 1 $112.53
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 1 $71.99

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$185

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
53
Patients
49
Total drug cost
$126
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 33 33 $63
Ibuprofen Generic 20 16 $63

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ben Schwab's medical specialty?
Dr. Ben Schwab practices Surgery Physician in Walnut Creek, CA.
Where does Dr. Ben Schwab practice?
Dr. Ben Schwab practices at 1479 Ygnacio Valley RD # 150, Walnut Creek, CA 945982986. Office phone: 9252967340.
What is Dr. Ben Schwab's NPI?
Dr. Ben Schwab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619239852, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ben Schwab accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ben Schwab accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ben Schwab commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Review by radiologist of abdominal artery image (HCPCS 75726). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.