Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lawrence Schwartz, D.O.

Allergy Physician · Somers Point, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
408 BETHEL RD, Somers Point, NJ 08244
6096536676
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1538184858 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Schwartz from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Schwartz

Dr. Lawrence Schwartz is an allergy physician in Somers Point, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schwartz performed 8,051 Medicare services across 342 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schwartz received a total of $9,750 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 31 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in allergy physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Schwartz is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 19% volume in NJ $9,750 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
8,051
Medicare services
Top 19% in NJ for allergy physician
342
Unique beneficiaries
$11
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~403 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Allergy immunotherapy preparation
A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens.
4,910 $13 $20
Allergy skin test
A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens.
1,436 $3 $8
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
925 $10 $15
Skin allergy test
A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions.
674 $7 $10
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
44 $85 $130
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
27 $71 $110
Spirometry test before and after medication
A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication.
12 $34 $85
Breathing device use evaluation
An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling.
12 $15 $30
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
11 $136 $190
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,750
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,625/year across 6 years
Top 32% in NJ for allergy physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
31
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,766 (79.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,545 (15.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$439 (4.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$45
2023
$7,986
2022
$1,573
2020
$13
2019
$65
2018
$67

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Optinose US, Inc.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$7,766
CYCLE PHARMACEUTICALS INC
$1,545
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$125
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$95
Kaleo, Inc.
$65
kaleo, Inc.
$49
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$30
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Amgen Inc.
$17
Optinose US, Inc.
$15
Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
GENZYME CORPORATION
$13
Top 3 companies account for 96.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AUVI-Q · BREO · DUPIXENT · FASENRA · NITYR · NUCALA · PALFORZIA · TEZSPIRE · Xhance · Xolair
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (80%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in allergy physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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Geographic Context

Allergy physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
1.5
County median income
$76,819
Nearest hospital
SHORE MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Schwartz is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in NJ), with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Schwartz experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schwartz performed 4,910 allergy immunotherapy preparation services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Schwartz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schwartz received a total of $9,750 from 12 companies across 31 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Schwartz's costs compare to other allergy physicians in Somers Point?
Dr. Schwartz's average Medicare payment per service is $11. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Schwartz) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →