Joseph S. Schwartzer, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Joseph S. Schwartzer is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Norfolk, VA with over 52 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joseph S. Schwartzer, M.D. has been part of the Norfolk medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Florida College of Medicine graduate since 1974, he brings 52+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have schizophrenia, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
Norfolk Community Services Board 3755 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502-3238
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.8%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
21
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
81
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,451
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $201k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 Schizophrenia, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$43 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Joseph S. Schwartzer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1974
University of Florida College of Medicine
52 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Florida College of Medicine (Class of 1974)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Joseph S. Schwartzer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph S. Schwartzer for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Norfolk 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 Joseph S. Schwartzer
NPI records show Dr. Schwartzer as active with telehealth listed in Norfolk, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (757) 664-7699.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joseph S. Schwartzer
Practice Location
Norfolk Community Services Board 3755 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502-3238
Mailing Address
Norfolk Community Services Board 3755 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502-3238
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