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Dr. Jawahar Swaminathan, MD

Columbia, SC

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Swaminathan, Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Jawahar Swaminathan, MD is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Swaminathan graduated from University of Massachusetts Med School and completed his residency at Maryland Gen Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Swaminathan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swaminathan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swaminathan’s office at (803) 772-5030.

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

    • Residency: Maryland Gen Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | SCS/MSUCOM/WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Med Program

    • Medical School: Pondicherry University Jawaharlal Institute | University of Massachusetts Med School

    What languages does Dr. Swaminathan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist like Dr. Swaminathan typically treat?

    As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, Dr. Swaminathan 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. Swaminathan. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Recurrent acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Repeated cheekbone sinus infection
    • Recurring maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0101: Acute recurrent maxillary sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    What procedures does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist like Dr. Swaminathan typically perform?

    As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jawahar Swaminathan may include:

    Please contact Dr. Swaminathan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Swaminathan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Swaminathan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 772-5030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Swaminathan accept in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Swaminathan in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Swaminathan's office located?

    Dr. Jawahar Swaminathan's Primary Practice

    100 Jimmy Love Ln

    Columbia, SC 29212

    (803) 772-5030

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    Dr. Jawahar Swaminathan's Practice 2

    4621 Hard Scrabble Rd

    Columbia, SC 29229

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    Dr. Jawahar Swaminathan's Practice 3

    6326 Saint Andrews Rd

    Columbia, SC 29212

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

    Dr. Swaminathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730147778.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swaminathan?

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

    What is Dr. Jawahar Swaminathan's specialty?

    Dr. Swaminathan is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist near Columbia, SC.

    What does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist do?

    Public health and general preventive medicine emphasize the promotion of health, disease prevention, and the management of community health for specific populations. Practitioners in this field integrate population-based public health expertise with an understanding of clinical practices aimed at primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention across diverse settings.

    Is this Dr. Jawahar Swaminathan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Swaminathan is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital 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

    When to see a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Jawahar Swaminathan accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Jawahar Swaminathan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jawahar Swaminathan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Swaminathan's office at (803) 772-5030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jawahar Swaminathan?

    Please contact Dr. Swaminathan's office at (803) 772-5030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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