William James Schwartz, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
William James Schwartz, MD has practiced internal medicine for 51+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (class of 1975), he has been practicing for over 51 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).
Older · 6487dNPPES updated 2008-08-01 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3141 45th St, Long Island City, NY 11103-1621
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
576
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
295
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,397
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $204k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$687 received from industry
24 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 William James Schwartz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1975
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 1975)
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With William James Schwartz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William James Schwartz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Long Island City 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 William James Schwartz
Dr. Schwartz is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Long Island City, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 721-1500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3141 45th St, Long Island City, NY 11103-1621
Mailing Address
3141 45th St, Long Island City, NY 11103-1621
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