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Dr. Donald Swikert, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Edgewood, KY

42 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Swikert, Family Medicine Specialist in Edgewood, KY?

    Dr. Donald Swikert, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Edgewood, KY. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Swikert graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Elizabeth Med Center. Dr. Swikert is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swikert’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swikert’s office at (859) 301-3800.

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

    • Residency: St Elizabeth Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Swikert board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Donald Swikert, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Swikert speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English
    • French
    • German

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Swikert typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Swikert 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. Swikert. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Swikert typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Donald Swikert may include:

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

    Does Dr. Swikert accept my insurance?

    Dr. Swikert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 301-3800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Swikert accept in Edgewood, KY?

    Dr. Swikert in Edgewood, KY 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • Custom Design Benefits

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Ohio

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    Where is Dr. Swikert's office located?

    Dr. Donald Swikert's Primary Practice

    413 S Loop Rd

    Edgewood, KY 41017

    (859) 301-3800

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    What hospitals are Dr. Swikert affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Swikert has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital,Edgewood, KY

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

    Dr. Swikert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700955085.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swikert?

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

    What is Dr. Donald Swikert's specialty?

    Dr. Swikert is a Family Medicine Specialist near Edgewood, KY.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Donald Swikert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Swikert is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Florence 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. Donald Swikert accepting new patients in Edgewood, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Donald Swikert is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Donald Swikert offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Swikert's office at (859) 301-3800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Donald Swikert?

    Please contact Dr. Swikert's office at (859) 301-3800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Swikert's office located?

    Dr. Swikert's office is located in Edgewood, KY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Donald Swikert have?

    Dr. Donald Swikert is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.