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- 1919 N ED Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550
About Dr. Schwartz
Stephen L. Schwartz, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Harlingen, TX specializing in dermatology. Stephen trained at Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1970. According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 1,217 Medicare patients across 2,445 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1457342412.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (956) 423-2913
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1919 N ED CAREY DR
Harlingen, TX 78550
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Bullous pemphigoid
- Cutaneous lupus
- Morphea
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Vitiligo
Cancer care
- Radiation Dermatitis and Skin Burns
Pediatric and genetic
- Epidermolysis bullosa
- Ichthyosis
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Infections
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
- Botox injections
- Scar revision consultation
Cosmetic dermatology
- Dermal filler injections
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
- Systemic dermatologic therapy management
Skin and Scars
- Mole And Skin Tag Removal
- Scar Revision
Skin cancer surgery
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy for melanoma
- Wide excision of melanoma
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Wound Care
- Surgical Scar Treatment
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,445 services · 1,217 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,190 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
328 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
164 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
80 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
51 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17281 |
49 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17261 |
46 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
36 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 17280 |
28 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17282 |
27 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other dermatologists in Harlingen 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1970 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Stephen L. Schwartz's specialty?
Stephen L. Schwartz is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Harlingen, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
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Where can I find Stephen L. Schwartz?
Stephen L. Schwartz is listed at 1919 N ED Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Stephen L. Schwartz?
The number on file is (956) 423-2913. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Stephen L. Schwartz's NPI number?
Stephen L. Schwartz's National Provider Identifier is 1457342412. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Stephen L. Schwartz's education?
Stephen L. Schwartz attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1970. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Stephen L. Schwartz been practicing?
Stephen L. Schwartz has 56 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1970, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Stephen L. Schwartz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Stephen L. Schwartz performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Stephen L. Schwartz confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Stephen L. Schwartz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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