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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Swingle, Hospitalist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Joseph Swingle, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Swingle is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swingle’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swingle’s office at (434) 654-7580.
What languages does Dr. Swingle speak?
Dr. Swingle and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Swingle typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Swingle 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. Swingle. 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Swingle typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Swingle may include:
Please contact Dr. Swingle's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Swingle accept my insurance?
Dr. Swingle accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 654-7580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Swingle accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Swingle in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Swingle's office located?
Dr. Joseph Swingle's Primary Practice
500 Martha Jefferson Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 654-7580
What is Dr. Swingle's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Swingle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851730840.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swingle?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Swingle
What is Dr. Joseph Swingle's specialty?
Dr. Swingle is a Hospitalist near Charlottesville, VA.
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. Joseph Swingle affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Swingle is affiliated with Uva University Hospital 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Swingle accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Swingle is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Swingle offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Swingle's office at (434) 654-7580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Swingle?
Please contact Dr. Swingle's office at (434) 654-7580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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