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Dr. Erin Switzer, DO

Augusta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Switzer, Trauma Surgeon in Augusta, GA?

    Dr. Erin Switzer, DO is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Switzer graduated from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Switzer is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Switzer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Switzer’s office at (706) 721-8623.

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

    • Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Is Dr. Switzer board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Erin Switzer, DO is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Switzer speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Switzer typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Switzer 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. Switzer. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, 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

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Switzer typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Switzer 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. Switzer. 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:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Does Dr. Switzer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Switzer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-8623 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Switzer accept in Augusta, GA?

    Dr. Switzer in Augusta, GA 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)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Switzer's office located?

    Department Of Surgery

    1120 15th St

    Augusta, GA 30912

    (706) 721-8623

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    Dr. Erin Switzer's Practice 2

    989 Saint Sebastian Way

    Augusta, GA 30912

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

    Dr. Switzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801994884.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Switzer?

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

    What is Dr. Erin Switzer's specialty?

    Dr. Switzer is a Trauma Surgeon near Augusta, GA.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is this Dr. Erin Switzer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Switzer is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center 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

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    Is Erin Switzer accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Erin Switzer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Erin Switzer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Switzer's office at (706) 721-8623 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Erin Switzer?

    Please contact Dr. Switzer's office at (706) 721-8623 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Erin Switzer have?

    Dr. Erin Switzer is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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