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Dr. Mark Schwartz, MD

Anesthesiologist

San Diego, CA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schwartz, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Mark Schwartz, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Schwartz graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Anesthesiology. Dr. Schwartz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schwartz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schwartz’s office at (619) 287-3271.

    Where did Dr. Schwartz go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Anesthesiology | Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Schwartz board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Schwartz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Schwartz speak?

    Dr. Schwartz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Schwartz typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Schwartz diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Schwartz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Schwartz typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Schwartz may include:

    Please contact Dr. Schwartz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Schwartz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schwartz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 287-3271 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schwartz accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Schwartz in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Schwartz's office located?

    Dr. Mark Schwartz's Primary Practice

    6655 Alvarado Rd

    San Diego, CA 92120

    (619) 287-3271

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    Dr. Mark Schwartz's Practice 2

    9415 Campus Point Dr

    La Jolla, CA 92093

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    Dr. Mark Schwartz's Practice 3

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

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    What is Dr. Schwartz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Schwartz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871520916.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schwartz?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schwartz

    What is Dr. Mark Schwartz's specialty?

    Dr. Schwartz is an Anesthesiologist near San Diego, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Mark Schwartz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schwartz is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Mark Schwartz accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Schwartz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Schwartz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schwartz's office at (619) 287-3271 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mark Schwartz?

    Please contact Dr. Schwartz's office at (619) 287-3271 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Schwartz's office located?

    Dr. Schwartz's offices are located in San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Schwartz have?

    Dr. Mark Schwartz is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.