F. CRAIG SWENSON M.D. – NPI #1942228432
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

F. CRAIG SWENSON is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LA JOLLA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1942228432 to F. CRAIG SWENSON on July 17, 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 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Mar 27, 2015. 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 F. CRAIG SWENSON below.

NPI Profile for
F. CRAIG SWENSON

NPI Number
1942228432
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
F. CRAIG SWENSON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
9850 GENESEE AVENUE
SUITE 210
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 535-1075 Fax: (858) 453-9810
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 CA G47541
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery		 CA G47541

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1980
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
F. CRAIG SWENSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL
      10666 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
      LA JOLLA, CA 92037
    • SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS
      354 SANTA FE DRIVE
      ENCINITAS, CA 92024
    • SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
      9888 GENESEE AVENUE
      LA JOLLA, CA 92037
    • SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL
      4077 5TH AVE
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ACCENTCARE HOME HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA, INC
      5050 MURPHY CANYON ROAD, SUITE 200
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
    • MERIDIAN HOME HEALTH
      4545 MURPHY CANYON ROAD, SUITE 214
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
    • SEAPORT SCRIPPS HOME HEALTH
      3750 CONVOY STREET, SUITE 220
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

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