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Who is Dr. Schwed, Critical Care Surgeon in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Alexander Schwed, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Schwed is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schwed’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schwed’s office at (303) 724-9251.
What languages does Dr. Schwed speak?
Dr. Schwed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Schwed treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Schwed 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. Schwed. 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:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- SAH
- Subarachnoid Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Brain Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S066X9A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder Disease
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
- Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound dressing care
- Post-op dressing change
- Surgical wound management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
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:
- Collapsed Lung with Blood
- Pleural Disorder
- Hemopneumothorax
- Blood and Air in Chest
- Traumatic Hemopneumothorax
ICD-10 Codes:
- S272XXA: Traumatic hemopneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic skin sores
- Diabetes-related wounds
- Foot ulcers from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
Also known as:
- Abscess on the Right Leg
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Infection With Pus
- Infected Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02415: Cutaneous abscess of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Biliary Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Gallstone Pancreatitis
- Bile Duct Related Pancreatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8510: Biliary acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2243XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Which procedures does Dr. Schwed perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexander Schwed may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Schwed's office.
Does Dr. Schwed accept my insurance?
Dr. Schwed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 724-9251 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schwed accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Schwed in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
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Where is Dr. Schwed's office located?
What is Dr. Schwed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schwed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548518962.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schwed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schwed
What is Dr. Alexander Schwed's specialty?
Dr. Schwed is a Critical Care Surgeon near Aurora, CO. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Schwed to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Schwed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Schwed is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Harbor - Ucla Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Alexander Schwed accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Schwed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Schwed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schwed's office at (303) 724-9251 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Schwed?
Please contact Dr. Schwed's office at (303) 724-9251 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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