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Who is Dr. Swanson, Hospitalist in Anchorage, AK?
Dr. Chris Swanson, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Anchorage, AK with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Swanson graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program. Dr. Swanson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swanson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swanson’s office at (907) 375-3355.
Where did Dr. Swanson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
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 Hospitalist like Dr. Swanson typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Swanson typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Chris 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 (907) 375-3355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Swanson accept in Anchorage, AK?
Dr. Swanson in Anchorage, AK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Swanson's office located?
Dr. Chris Swanson's Primary Practice
4300 B St Ste 200
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 375-3355
What is Dr. Swanson's NPI number?An 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 1134379159.
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. Chris Swanson's specialty?
Dr. Swanson is a Hospitalist near Anchorage, AK.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Chris Swanson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Swanson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Providence Alaska Medical Center, Bartlett Regional 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Chris Swanson accepting new patients in Anchorage, AK?
Yes, Dr. Chris Swanson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chris Swanson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Swanson's office at (907) 375-3355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chris Swanson?
Please contact Dr. Swanson's office at (907) 375-3355 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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