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Dr. Karen Swanson, MD

Dr. Karen Swanson, MD

Pediatrician

Pewaukee, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Swanson, Pediatrician in Pewaukee, WI?

    Dr. Karen Swanson, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Pewaukee, WI. She is board certified. Dr. Swanson graduated from New Jersey College of Dentistry and completed her residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Anesthesiology; Caritas Carney Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Swanson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swanson’s office at (262) 691-3849.

    Where did Dr. Swanson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Anesthesiology; Caritas Carney Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | University Of Wi Hospital and Cli | University of Wisconsin Program

    • Medical School: University Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma | New Jersey College of Dentistry

    Is Dr. Swanson board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Swanson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Swanson speak?

    Dr. Swanson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Swanson typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Swanson 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. Swanson. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Swanson typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Swanson may include:

    Please contact Dr. Swanson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Swanson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Swanson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (262) 691-3849 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Swanson accept in Pewaukee, WI?

    Dr. Swanson in Pewaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Payment System (HPS)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Swanson's office located?

    Dr. Karen Swanson's Primary Practice

    1215 George Towne Dr

    Pewaukee, WI 53072

    (262) 691-3849

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    What is Dr. Swanson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Swanson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255448353.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swanson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Swanson

    What is Dr. Karen Swanson's specialty?

    Dr. Swanson is a Pediatrician near Pewaukee, WI.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Karen Swanson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Swanson is affiliated with Prohealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, Prohealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Karen Swanson accepting new patients in Pewaukee, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Swanson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Swanson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Swanson's office at (262) 691-3849 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Swanson?

    Please contact Dr. Swanson's office at (262) 691-3849 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Swanson's office located?

    Dr. Swanson's office is located in Pewaukee, WI.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Swanson have?

    Dr. Karen Swanson is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.