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(1)Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Swarm, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, MO?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Swarm?
Dr. Robert Swarm, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Swarm empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pain - Cancer, Pain-Acute, Pain-Chronic, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis, MO community, Dr. Swarm is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Swarm go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Unconfirmed Foreign Training, Anesthesiology; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Anesthesiology; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, General Surgery
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Is Dr. Swarm board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Swarm, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Swarm speak?
Dr. Swarm and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Swarm typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Swarm 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. Swarm. 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of the Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Foraminal Stenosis
- Spinal Subluxation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M9963: Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of lumbar region
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Swarm typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Swarm 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. Swarm. 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Swarm accept my insurance?
Dr. Swarm accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-1185 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Swarm accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Swarm in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Swarm's office located?
Dr. Robert Swarm's Primary Practice
4921 Parkview Pl
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 362-1185
What hospitals are Dr. Swarm affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Swarm has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 review
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
60% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Robert Swarm an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Swarm has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Swarm, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Swarm's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Swarm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831116367.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swarm?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Swarm