Dr Philip Schwartz, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Wilmington, DE

Dr Philip Schwartz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Wilmington, Delaware. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. His current practice location is 1902 N Scott St, Rheumatology Consultants, Wilmington, Delaware. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (302) 655-0121.

Dr Philip Schwartz is licensed to practice in Delaware (license number C1-0006185) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1144291212.

Contact Information

Dr Philip Schwartz, MD
1902 N Scott St, Rheumatology Consultants,
Wilmington, DE 19806-2358
(302) 655-0121
(302) 655-4993



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Philip Schwartz
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience35 Years
Location1902 N Scott St, Wilmington, Delaware
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Philip Schwartz attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144291212
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/21/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052479771
  • Enrollment ID: I20081024000461

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Philip Schwartz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144291212NPI-NPPES
0001092601MedicaidDE
G81360OtherDEBCBS OF DE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology C1-0006185 (Delaware)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christiana HospitalNewark, DEHospital
St Francis HospitalWilmington, DEHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Philip Schwartz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRheumatology Consultants
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053373423
PECOS PAC ID: 7911065636
Enrollment ID: O20081024000510

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Philip Schwartz is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Philip Schwartz, MD
1602 Newport Gap Pike,
Wilmington, DE 19808-6208

Ph: (302) 633-5840
Dr Philip Schwartz, MD
1902 N Scott St, Rheumatology Consultants,
Wilmington, DE 19806-2358

Ph: (302) 655-0121

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Wilmington, DE

Dr. Shady Abdelbaki, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 501 W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-320-2490    Fax: 302-623-4395
Terry L Horton, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 501 W 14th St, Room 5236, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-428-4574    Fax: 302-428-2569
Dr. Susan M Keith, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1601 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: 302-633-5302    Fax: 302-633-5582
Dr. Melissa D. Morgan-gouveia, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 501 W 14th St, Wilmington Hospital - Adult Medicine Office, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-428-4411    Fax: 302-428-4667
Dr. Alfonso Paul Ciarlo, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5311 Limestone Road, Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: 302-234-2200    Fax: 302-234-2262
Dr. Robert Anselmo Jakubowski, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 501 W 14th St Fl 6, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-320-1300    Fax: 302-320-1373
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Rheumatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1601 Kirkwood Hwy, Medical Service (111), Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: 302-633-5302    Fax: 302-633-5582

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