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Dr. Stefan Swicker, MD

Dr. Stefan Swicker, MD

Albany, NY

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    Who is Dr. Swicker, Internist in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Stefan Swicker, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Swicker completed his residency at Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Swicker is fluent in English, Arabic, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swicker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swicker’s office at (518) 618-1100.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Swicker?

    Dr. Stefan Swicker, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Swicker empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Nutrition, Obesity, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Albany/NY community, Dr. Swicker is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Internal Medicine | Albany Medical Center

    Is Dr. Swicker board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Stefan Swicker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Pediatrics since 1996, American Board of Pediatrics since 2004, American Board of Pediatrics since 2011, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1996, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2006

    What languages does Dr. Swicker speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Swicker treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Swicker 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. Swicker. 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 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Lipoprotein Metabolism Disorder
    • Cholesterol
    • Lipid Metabolism Disorder
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol
    • Lipoprotein Processing Problems
    • Fat Metabolism Disorders
    • Lipid Transport Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
    • E7889: Other lipoprotein metabolism disorders

    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:

    • 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    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:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Ostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • Urostomy Care
    • Urinary Stoma Management
    • Kidney Ostomy Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Malabsorption After Surgery
    • After Surgery
    • Malabsorption Syndromes
    • Postoperative Malabsorption
    • Nutrient Absorption Issues After Surgery
    • Surgical Malabsorption

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K912: Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Hematuria
    • Bloody urine
    • Red urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Swicker perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Stefan Swicker may include:

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

    Does Dr. Swicker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Swicker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 618-1100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Swicker accept in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Swicker in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CDPHP

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthNow New York

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Swicker's office located?

    Dr. Stefan Swicker's Primary Practice

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd Ste 100

    Albany, NY 12206

    (518) 618-1100

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    Dr. Stefan Swicker's Practice 2

    1375 Washington Ave Ste 202

    Albany, NY 12206

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    Dr. Stefan Swicker's Practice 3

    1444 Western Ave Ste D

    Albany, NY 12203

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

    Dr. Swicker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629060819.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swicker?

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

    What is Dr. Stefan Swicker's specialty?

    Dr. Swicker is a Internist near Albany, NY.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Swicker to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stefan Swicker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Swicker is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, NY. 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Stefan Swicker accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Stefan Swicker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stefan Swicker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Swicker's office at (518) 618-1100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stefan Swicker?

    Please contact Dr. Swicker's office at (518) 618-1100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stefan Swicker have?

    Dr. Stefan Swicker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.

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