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Dr. Darren Swanson, MD

Dr. Darren Swanson, MD

Fosston, MN

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Swanson, Family Medicine Specialist in Fosston, MN?

    Dr. Darren Swanson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fosston, MN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Swanson graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed his residency at St Luke'S Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Swanson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swanson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swanson’s office at (218) 435-1133.

    Where did Dr. Swanson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Luke'S Hosp, Family Medicine | Duluth Family Practice Center | St Luke's Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Minnesota Med School

    Is Dr. Swanson board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Darren Swanson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Swanson speak?

    Dr. Swanson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Swanson treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Swanson 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. Swanson. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
    • Pain Relievers
    • Chronic opioid therapy
    • Ongoing narcotic pain medication
    • Opioid analgesic use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Lewy Body Dementia
    • Dementia with Lewy bodies
    • Dementia with Lewy Bodies
    • DLB
    • Lewy Body Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies

    Also known as:

    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Which procedures does Dr. Swanson perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Darren Swanson may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Swanson's office.

    Does Dr. Swanson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Swanson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (218) 435-1133 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Swanson accept in Fosston, MN?

    Dr. Swanson in Fosston, MN 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

    • Medica

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • PrimeWest Health

    • Reading School District (PA)

    • State of Tennessee

    • Ucare

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    Where is Dr. Swanson's office located?

    Dr. Darren Swanson's Primary Practice

    900 Hilligoss Blvd SE

    Fosston, MN 56542

    (218) 435-1133

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    Dr. Darren Swanson's Practice 2

    400 E 3rd St

    Duluth, MN 55805

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    Dr. Darren Swanson's Practice 3

    111 2nd St NE

    Fosston, MN 56542

    (218) 435-1111

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    What is Dr. Swanson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Swanson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912942566.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swanson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Swanson

    What is Dr. Darren Swanson's specialty?

    Dr. Swanson is a Family Medicine Specialist near Fosston, MN. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Swanson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Darren Swanson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Swanson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Essentia Health - Fosston, Red Lake Hospital, M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank East Building. 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Darren Swanson accepting new patients in Fosston, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Darren Swanson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Darren Swanson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Swanson's office at (218) 435-1133 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Darren Swanson?

    Please contact Dr. Swanson's office at (218) 435-1133 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Darren Swanson have?

    Dr. Darren Swanson is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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