Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Swicker, Internist in Albany, NY?
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 and 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, and 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Swicker typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Swicker typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Stefan Swicker may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Swicker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Corporate Services
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Swicker affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Swicker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Swicker's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Internist do?
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.