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Dr. Patrick Swier, MD

Plastic Surgeon

Lewes, DE

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Swier, Plastic Surgeon in Lewes, DE?

    Dr. Patrick Swier, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lewes, DE with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Swier graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Plastic Surgery; Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, General Surgery. Dr. Swier is fluent in English, Dutch; Flemish, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swier’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swier’s office at (302) 645-7737.

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

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Plastic Surgery; Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, General Surgery | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    Is Dr. Swier board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Patrick Swier, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Swier speak?

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

    • Dutch; Flemish
    • English
    • French
    • German

    What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Swier typically treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Swier 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. Swier. 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Breast implant hardening
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Capsular contracture
    • Breast implant scar tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8544XA: Capsular contracture of breast implant, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Swier typically perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Swier 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. Swier. 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:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction

    Also known as:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Reconstruction
    • Adjacent tissue flap surgery
    • Eyelid reconstruction
    • Nose reconstruction
    • Lip reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Delayed Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
    • Secondary Breast Augmentation
    • Reconstructive Breast Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy

    Also known as:

    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Medium Defect)
    • Local Skin Flap
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Skin Reconstruction (Local)
    • Adjacent Tissue Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 14021: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Does Dr. Swier accept my insurance?

    Dr. Swier accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 645-7737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Swier accept in Lewes, DE?

    Dr. Swier in Lewes, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Transamerica

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Swier's office located?

    Dr. Patrick Swier's Primary Practice

    1400 Savannah Rd

    Lewes, DE 19958

    (302) 645-7737

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    Dr. Patrick Swier's Practice 2

    1695 S State St # B

    Dover, DE 19901

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

    Dr. Swier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306843453.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swier?

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

    What is Dr. Patrick Swier's specialty?

    Dr. Swier is a Plastic Surgeon near Lewes, DE.

    What does a Plastic Surgeon do?

    A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction.

    Is Dr. Patrick Swier affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Swier is affiliated with Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Beebe Healthcare, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

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    Is Dr. Patrick Swier accepting new patients in Lewes, DE?

    Yes, Dr. Patrick Swier is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Patrick Swier offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Swier's office at (302) 645-7737 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Patrick Swier?

    Please contact Dr. Swier's office at (302) 645-7737 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Swier's office located?

    Dr. Swier's offices are located in Lewes, DE and Dover, DE.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Patrick Swier have?

    Dr. Patrick Swier is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.