SCOTT J. SWANSON MD – NPI #1396782421
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

SCOTT SWANSON is a thoracic surgeon located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1396782421 to SCOTT SWANSON on May 31, 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 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 20, 2024. 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 SCOTT SWANSON below.

NPI Profile for
SCOTT J. SWANSON

NPI Number
1396782421
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SCOTT J. SWANSON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
75 FRANCIS ST
BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 525-7532 Fax: (617) 264-6373
1 Other location(s):
55 Fruit St
Boston, MA 02114-2621
Phone: (617) 724-4133
Mailing address
111 CYPRESS ST
BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL
BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6002
Phone: (857) 307-0896 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 20, 2024

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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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 MA 72505
208600000X
- Surgery		 NY 223351

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
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 1985
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
SCOTT SWANSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
      75 FRANCIS STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02115
    • CAPE COD HEALTHCARE
      88 LEWIS BAY ROAD
      HYANNIS, MA 02601
    • SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL
      55 FOGG ROAD
      SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MA 02190
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HOME CARE, INC
      95 WELLS AVE STE 320
      NEWTON, MA 02459

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