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 .
- Primary practice
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1 Park West Blvd Ste 270
Akron, OH 44320
(234) 312-9318
fax (330) 234-9322 - Additional location
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224 W Exchange St, Suite 330
Akron, OH 443021704
(330) 344-6072
fax (330) 344-6447 - Mailing address
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1 Park West Blvd, Ste 270
Akron, OH 443204231
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.