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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Swatts, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Ricardo Swatts is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Swatts is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swatts’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swatts’s office at (706) 296-8632.
What languages does Dr. Swatts speak?
Dr. Swatts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Swatts treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Swatts 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. Swatts. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Which procedures does Dr. Swatts perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Swatts may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Swatts' office.
Does Dr. Swatts accept my insurance?
Dr. Swatts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 296-8632 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Swatts accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Swatts in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Swatts' office located?
Dr. Ricardo Swatts' Primary Practice
812 N Virginia St Ste 211B
El Paso, TX 79902
(706) 296-8632
What is Dr. Swatts's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Swatts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679153779.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swatts?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Swatts
What is Dr. Ricardo Swatts's specialty?
Dr. Swatts is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near El Paso, TX. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Swatts to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ricardo Swatts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Swatts is affiliated with University Medical Center of El Paso 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
Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Ricardo Swatts accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Swatts is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Swatts offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Swatts's office at (706) 296-8632 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Swatts?
Please contact Dr. Swatts's office at (706) 296-8632 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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