Douglas James Schwartz, M.D.

Specialist

Douglas James Schwartz is a Specialist based in Phoenix, AZ with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(602) 229-1900Phoenix, AZ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 41 years in specialist, Douglas James Schwartz, M.D. is a long-established specialist in Phoenix. A University of Maryland School of Medicine graduate since 1985, he brings 41+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Arizona
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 15% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 18 Specialist providers in AZSee all Specialist in Phoenix41+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 3383dNPPES updated 2017-02-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1300 N 12th St Suite 522, Phoenix, AZ 85006-2848

Fax: (602) 257-0810
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

75/100

Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

94%

Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.2 pts)

Better than 82% of reporting doctors in Arizona

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

377

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

293

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

992

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $112k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
70%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%
Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)20%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$75 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Douglas James Schwartz's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1985

    University of Maryland School of Medicine

  2. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SpecialistOther Service Providers

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Taxonomy: 174400000X

Education & Training

University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 1985)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3020 E Camelback Rd Suite 301, Phoenix, AZ 85016-2848

Differs from practice location

Virtual Specialist Care With Douglas James Schwartz

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas James Schwartz for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Phoenix required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Douglas James Schwartz

Dr. Schwartz is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Phoenix, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (602) 229-1900.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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