Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Swisher, Pulmonologist in Knoxville, TN?
Where did Dr. Swisher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Internal Medicine | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
What languages does Dr. Swisher speak?
Dr. Swisher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Swisher typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Swisher 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. Swisher. 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:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypertension from Lung Disease
- Pulmonary Hypertension from Left Heart Disease
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs from Lung Problems
- Hypoxic Pulmonary Hypertension
- Lung Disease Related Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs due to Heart Failure
- Left-Sided Heart Disease Pulmonary Hypertension
- Heart-Related Lung Hypertension
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- PAH
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
- I2723: Pulmonary hypertension due to lung diseases and hypoxia
- I2722: Pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease
- I270: Primary pulmonary hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Swisher typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Swisher performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Swisher. 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:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Swisher accept my insurance?
Dr. Swisher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 588-8831 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Swisher accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Swisher in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Swisher's office located?
Dr. John Swisher's Primary Practice
10904 Kingston Pike Ste 102
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 588-8831
What hospitals are Dr. Swisher affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Swisher has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Swisher's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Swisher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083609564.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swisher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Swisher