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Who is Dr. Swinehart, Procedural Dermatologist in Denver, CO?
Dr. James Swinehart, MD is a Procedural Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Denver, CO. He is board certified. Dr. Swinehart graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Dermatology; Creighton Univ Affil Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Swinehart is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swinehart’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swinehart’s office at (303) 744-1202.
Where did Dr. Swinehart go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Dermatology; Creighton Univ Affil Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Creighton University School Of Med | University of Colorado Program A
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Swinehart board certified as a Procedural Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. James Swinehart, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Swinehart speak?
Dr. Swinehart and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Procedural Dermatologist like Dr. Swinehart typically treat?
As a Procedural Dermatologist, Dr. Swinehart 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. Swinehart. 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:
- Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
- Bone Disease
- Skin Condition
- Bone tumor of unknown nature
- Skin lesion of unknown type
- Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Radiation Skin Changes
- Skin Condition
- Long-term radiation dermatitis
- Skin damage from radiation
- Non-ionizing radiation skin effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- L578: Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mole Check
- Dermatology Screening
- Melanoma Screening
- Skin Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1283: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
What procedures does a Procedural Dermatologist like Dr. Swinehart typically perform?
As a Procedural Dermatologist, Dr. Swinehart 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. Swinehart. 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:
- Skin Lesion Shave Removal (Medium)
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
- Skin Conditions
- Shave Excision of Skin Lesion
- Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
- Dermal Lesion Shaving
- Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
- Precancerous Lesion Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 11302: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
Also known as:
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery (Trunk/Arms/Legs, First Stage)
- Mohs Surgery (Additional Stage)
- Mohs Surgery
- Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgery
- Mohs Excision
- Precision Skin Cancer Removal
- Mohs surgery body
- Skin cancer removal trunk
- Micrographic surgery arms
- Precise skin cancer surgery legs
- Mohs micrographic surgery
- Skin cancer removal with mapping
- Staged skin cancer surgery
CPT Codes:
- 17311: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
- 17313: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), of the trunk, arms, or legs; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
- 17314: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), of the trunk, arms, or legs; each additional stage after the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Mohs Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Precise Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 17312: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels; each additional stage after the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Medium Defect)
- Local Skin Flap
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Skin Reconstruction (Local)
- Adjacent Tissue Graft
CPT Codes:
- 14021: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Does Dr. Swinehart accept my insurance?
Dr. Swinehart accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 744-1202 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Swinehart accept in Denver, CO?
Dr. Swinehart in Denver, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
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Where is Dr. Swinehart's office located?
Dr. James Swinehart's Primary Practice
950 E Harvard Ave Ste 630
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 744-1202
What is Dr. Swinehart's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Swinehart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073624748.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swinehart?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Swinehart
What is Dr. James Swinehart's specialty?
Dr. Swinehart is a Procedural Dermatologist near Denver, CO.
What does a Procedural Dermatologist do?
Procedural Dermatology is a distinct subspecialty of Dermatology, that involves a diverse range of surgical techniques aimed at the removal or alteration of skin tissue for both health-related and aesthetic purposes. The techniques employed in this discipline include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (an advanced procedure designed for the elimination of growths, with a focus on skin cancers).
Is this Dr. James Swinehart affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Swinehart is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is James Swinehart accepting new patients in Denver, CO?
Yes, Dr. James Swinehart is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Swinehart offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Swinehart's office at (303) 744-1202 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Swinehart?
Please contact Dr. Swinehart's office at (303) 744-1202 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Swinehart have?
Dr. James Swinehart is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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