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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Swedarsky, Physiatrist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Richard Swedarsky, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Swedarsky is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swedarsky’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swedarsky’s office at (253) 968-5445.
What languages does Dr. Swedarsky speak?
Dr. Swedarsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Swedarsky typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Swedarsky 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. Swedarsky. 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:
- 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:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Swedarsky typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Swedarsky 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. Swedarsky. 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
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
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)
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Does Dr. Swedarsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Swedarsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 968-5445 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Swedarsky accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Swedarsky in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
First Health Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Washington
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Swedarsky's office located?
Dr. Richard Swedarsky's Primary Practice
9040 Jackson Ave
Tacoma, WA 98431
(253) 968-5445
What is Dr. Swedarsky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Swedarsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780947846.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swedarsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Swedarsky
What is Dr. Richard Swedarsky's specialty?
Dr. Swedarsky is a Physiatrist near Tacoma, WA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Richard Swedarsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Swedarsky is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge, St. Michael Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Richard Swedarsky accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Swedarsky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Swedarsky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Swedarsky's office at (253) 968-5445 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Swedarsky?
Please contact Dr. Swedarsky's office at (253) 968-5445 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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