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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Schwed is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schwed’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Schwed typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- SAH
- Subarachnoid Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Brain Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X9A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder Disease
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
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
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Schwed typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Schwed may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Schwed's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Alexander Schwed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schwed is affiliated with Los Angeles General 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
When to see a Critical Care Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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