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Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Professional interests include: neck problems, musculoskeletal problems, spine surgery procedures, and more.

10995 Allisonville Road Suite 102
Fishers, IN 46038

(317) 802-2000

Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Fishers, IN specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and spine surgery. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD is affiliated with OrthoIndy, Ascension and Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis.

Office Locations

10995 Allisonville Road Suite 102
Fishers, IN 46038

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8402 Harcourt Road Suite 125
Indianapolis, IN 46260

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13430 N. Meridian Street Suite 367
Carmel, IN 46032

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8450 Northwest Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46278

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Some issues Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“Indianapolis, IN (June 2, 2009) - Dr. David Schwartz, orthopaedic spine surgeon for OrthoIndy and the Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital (IOH) is one of the few surgeons in Indiana to perform Anular Disc...”—"New Procedure May Help Prevent Recurrent Disc Herniations and Surgery for Patients", Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper, June 2009

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

spinal instrumentation

spine surgery procedures

In 2023, Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD had a list price for spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates), and spine surgery procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Indiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Fishers, IN during 2012 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	165
spinal procedures	97
X-rays	97

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Fishers, IN during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	150
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	144
X-rays	108

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	62

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Fishers, IN during 2014 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	98
spinal procedures	92
X-rays	92

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Fishers, IN during 2015 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	156
spinal procedures	127
X-rays	127

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Fishers, IN during 2016 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	172
spinal procedures	146
X-rays	146

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Fishers, IN during 2017 were X-rays, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
pelvic imaging	24
spinal procedures	198
X-rays	222

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	11
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Fishers, IN during 2018 were X-rays, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
pelvic imaging	33
spinal procedures	169
X-rays	202

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Fishers, IN during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
doctor visit	138
spinal procedures	262
X-rays	250

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Fishers, IN during 2020 were spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77
spinal procedures	211
X-rays	200

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	76

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Fishers, IN during 2021 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	156
spinal procedures	176
X-rays	176

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Fishers, IN during 2022 were X-rays, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	182
pelvic imaging	15
spinal procedures	255
X-rays	259

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	16
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Fishers, IN were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	142
nerve procedures	12
pelvic imaging	24
spinal procedures	170
X-rays	170

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	118
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	2
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	96

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	1
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

OrthoIndy

Ascension

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
NUVASIVE, INC.	$978,591 Leverage $190,175	CoRoent $186,406	Archon $175,042	XLIF $144,443	Thoracolumbar $132,842	Other $149,682
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$607,464 Other - Miscellaneous $229,574	IdentiTi $151,324	Invictus MIS $75,079	POROUS TITANIUM PLIF $12,639	LIF $10,133	Other $128,716
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$52,196 Thoracolumbar Therapies $36,550	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $10,642	Cervical /Trauma Therapies $4,200	Biologics Therapies $338	Cervical and Trauma Therapies $163	Other $304
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$12,150 DIVERGENCE-L $819	CD HORIZON $519	ATLANTIS $512	MazorX - Renaissance $432	NAVLOCK $221	Other $9,646
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation	$2,523 Shoreline $23	$2,500
Other	$4,091 Intra-Operative Imaging Products $1,187	Image Guided Surgery Products $498	Tritanium $484	VESUVIUS Osteobiologic System $142	MAZOR X SYSTEM $142	Other $1,637

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$1,120,423
Consulting Fee	$351,831
Travel and Lodging	$122,011
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$31,762
Food and Beverage	$16,916
Other	$14,072

Research Payments

Dr. David G. Schwartz, MD has received 41 research payments totaling $106,132.

Biography

Dr. David Schwartz works as a pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and spine surgery. He obtained his medical school training at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine and performed his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. His areas of expertise consist of spine surgery procedures, musculoskeletal problems, and neck problems. Dr. Schwartz has received distinctions including Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor and North America Spine Society s award for Outstanding Research. He is professionally affiliated with Ascension and OrthoIndy. Dr. Schwartz has an open panel in Fishers, IN according to Doctor.com.