Who is Dr. Swogger, Ophthalmologist in West Mifflin, PA?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Swogger?
Dr. John Swogger, DO is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist 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. Swogger empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Glaucoma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the West Mifflin, PA community, Dr. Swogger is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Swogger speak?
Dr. Swogger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Swogger typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Swogger 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. Swogger. 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cataract
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Swogger typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Swogger 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. Swogger. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Swogger accept my insurance?
Dr. Swogger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 647-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Swogger accept in West Mifflin, PA?
Dr. Swogger in West Mifflin, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna
Cigna Group
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Swogger's office located?
Dr. John Swogger's Primary Practice
275 Clairton Blvd Ste 300B
West Mifflin, PA 15236
(412) 647-2200
What hospitals are Dr. Swogger affiliated with?
Dr. Swogger has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Swogger's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Swogger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033473483.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swogger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Swogger