Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Schwaegler, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Seattle, WA

  • NPI 1447298021
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
550 16Th Ave Ste 404
Seattle, WA 981225636
(206) 322-1765
fax (206) 322-1785

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 15, 2008
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00027530

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447298021. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
18
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$16,201
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
22867 Placement of device to stabilize or reduce pressure in lower spine in 1 disc space 18 18 $900

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,250
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intrinsic Therapeutics 3 $1,250.21

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$925
Food and Beverage
$325

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
38
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$557
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 26 12 $426
Pregabalin Generic 12 0 $131

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Schwaegler's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Schwaegler practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Seattle, WA.
Where does Dr. Paul Schwaegler practice?
Dr. Paul Schwaegler practices at 550 16Th Ave Ste 404, Seattle, WA 981225636. Office phone: 2063221765.
What is Dr. Paul Schwaegler's NPI?
Dr. Paul Schwaegler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447298021, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Schwaegler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Schwaegler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Schwaegler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Placement of device to stabilize or reduce pressure in lower spine in 1 disc space (HCPCS 22867). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.