James Schwender, MD
James Schwender is a Specialist based in Minneapolis, MN with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James Schwender, MD has practiced specialist for 33+ years, working in independent practice. With 33+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Minneapolis area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
913 E 26th St 600, Minneapolis, MN 55404-4515
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
227
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
70
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
116
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
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.
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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$224.7k received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
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 James Schwender's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 9, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Virtual Specialist Care With James Schwender
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Schwender for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Minneapolis 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 James Schwender
NPI records show Dr. Schwender as active with telehealth listed in Minneapolis, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (612) 775-6200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Schwender
Practice Location
913 E 26th St 600, Minneapolis, MN 55404-4515
Mailing Address
913 E 26th St 600, Minneapolis, MN 55404-4515
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