Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karl Schwarze, M.D

Specialist (CMS: Nephrology) · Akron, OH

  • NPI 1053426932
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Park West Blvd Ste 270
Akron, OH 44320
(234) 312-9318
fax (330) 234-9322
Additional location
224 W Exchange St, Suite 330
Akron, OH 443021704
(330) 344-6072
fax (330) 344-6447
Mailing address
1 Park West Blvd, Ste 270
Akron, OH 443204231

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 4, 2018
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Ohio #058381
Medicaid
OH #0746821

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053426932. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
408
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$61,321
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 210 92 $121
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 56 18 $115
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 34 11 $309
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 25 12 $269
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 21 15 $76
90966 Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 18 13 $270
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 17 14 $86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 16 16 $160
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 11 11 $168

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 4.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,088
Transactions
55
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 16 $363.97
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 8 $148.93
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 5 $114.04
Ardelyx, Inc. 3 $67.25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 4 $57.48
Kyowa Kirin, Inc. 2 $44.87
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC 2 $38.32
Renalytix AI, Inc. 2 $36.61
Novo Nordisk Inc 2 $35.20
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 2 $33.68
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. 4 $31.87
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2 $31.08
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. 1 $19.26
Daiichi Sankyo Inc. 1 $17.61
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $17.11

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,043
Education
$44

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
467
Patients
53
Total drug cost
$39,818
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Furosemide Generic 107 24 $754
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 47 12 $277
Lisinopril Generic 46 17 $267
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 37 0 $6,980
Losartan Potassium Generic 36 0 $246
Calcium Acetate Generic 28 0 $2,781
Potassium Chloride Generic 28 0 $378
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 23 0 $21,111
Nifedipine Er (Nifedipine) Brand 20 0 $923
Lactulose Generic 17 0 $338

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karl Schwarze's medical specialty?
Dr. Karl Schwarze practices Specialist in Akron, OH.
Where does Dr. Karl Schwarze practice?
Dr. Karl Schwarze practices at 1 Park West Blvd Ste 270, Akron, OH 44320. Office phone: 2343129318.
What is Dr. Karl Schwarze's NPI?
Dr. Karl Schwarze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053426932, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karl Schwarze accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karl Schwarze accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karl Schwarze commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.