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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Swiggard, Infectious Disease Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. William Swiggard, MD, PHD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Swiggard graduated from Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University and completed his residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Internal Medicine. Dr. Swiggard is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swiggard’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swiggard’s office at (215) 563-0658.
Where did Dr. Swiggard go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University
Is Dr. Swiggard board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. William Swiggard, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Swiggard speak?
Dr. Swiggard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Swiggard treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Swiggard 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. Swiggard. 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.
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Endocrine Disorder
- Endocrine Disease
- Hormone disorder
- Gland problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E349: Endocrine disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Other Muscle Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Various Muscle Conditions
- Uncommon Muscle Problems
- Specific Muscle Ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle
Also known as:
- Gonorrhea Throat Infection
- Gonorrhea
- Sore Throat
- Oral Gonorrhea
- Pharyngeal Gonorrhea
- Gonococcal Sore Throat
ICD-10 Codes:
- A545: Gonococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Swiggard perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Swiggard may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Swiggard's office.
Does Dr. Swiggard accept my insurance?
Dr. Swiggard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 563-0658 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Swiggard accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Swiggard in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Geisinger Health Plan
Health Partners Plans
Independent Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Swiggard's office located?
Dr. William Swiggard's Primary Practice
1348 Bainbridge St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 563-0658
Dr. William Swiggard's Practice 3
22 Atwood Dr Ste 203
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-9186
What is Dr. Swiggard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Swiggard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457335622.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swiggard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Swiggard
What is Dr. William Swiggard's specialty?
Dr. Swiggard is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Swiggard to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. William Swiggard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Swiggard is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is William Swiggard accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. William Swiggard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Swiggard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Swiggard's office at (215) 563-0658 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Swiggard?
Please contact Dr. Swiggard's office at (215) 563-0658 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Swiggard have?
Dr. William Swiggard is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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