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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Swords, Internist in Norwell, MA?
Dr. Susan Swords, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Norwell, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Swords is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swords’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swords’s office.
What languages does Dr. Swords speak?
Dr. Swords and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Swords treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Swords 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. Swords. 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.
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Cystostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Bladder Stoma Care
- Urinary Diversion Care
- Suprapubic Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z435: Encounter for attention to cystostomy
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety
- Mental Disorder
- Stress-Related Anxiety
- Anxiety from Life Changes
- Situational Anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4322: Adjustment disorder with anxiety
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Which procedures does Dr. Swords perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Susan Swords may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Swords' office.
Does Dr. Swords accept my insurance?
Dr. Swords accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Swords accept in Norwell, MA?
Dr. Swords in Norwell, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plans
Medicare
Other TPA
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
USAA
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Where is Dr. Swords' office located?
What is Dr. Swords's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Swords's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932336062.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swords?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Swords
What is Dr. Susan Swords's specialty?
Dr. Swords is a Internist near Norwell, MA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Swords to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Susan Swords affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Swords is affiliated with Boston 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Susan Swords accepting new patients in Norwell, MA?
Yes, Dr. Susan Swords is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Swords offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Swords's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susan Swords?
Please contact Dr. Swords's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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