JAMES A. SWENSON M.D. – NPI #1285673327
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JAMES SWENSON is a physician located in KINGSPORT, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285673327 to JAMES SWENSON on June 05, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Mar 18, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JAMES SWENSON below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES A. SWENSON

NPI Number
1285673327
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES A. SWENSON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
105 W STONE DR STE 2B
KINGSPORT, TN 37660-3365
Phone: (423) 578-1595 Fax: (423) 578-1596
1 Other location(s):
BEAUFORT MEMORIAL LOWCOUNTRY MEDICAL GROUP
300 MIDTOWN DRIVE
BEAUFORT, SC 29906-5200
Phone: (843) 770-0404
Fax: (844) 296-2309
Mailing address
PO BOX 9
KINGSPORT, TN 37662-0009
Phone: (423) 857-2093 Fax: (423) 390-3340
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 18, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES SWENSON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDSC253530
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)		 SC 25353
174400000X
- Specialist		 TN MD27559

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Additional Information

Education
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1984
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JAMES SWENSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      ONE MEDICAL PARK BLVD
      BRISTOL, TN 37620
    • WELLMONT HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      130 WEST RAVINE ROAD
      KINGSPORT, TN 37662

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