David E Swanson, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Anchorage, AK

David E Swanson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Anchorage, Alaska. His current practice location is 3500 Latouche, #250, Anchorage, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 561-1530.

David E Swanson is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 3078) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1639158157.

Contact Information

David E Swanson, MD
3500 Latouche, #250,
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 561-1530
(907) 561-2611



Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid E Swanson
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Location3500 Latouche, Anchorage, Alaska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639158157
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/26/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244311264
  • Enrollment ID: I20120118000436

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David E Swanson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639158157NPI-NPPES
0000WCRCXOtherAKMCARE GROUP #
MD3078MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 3078 (Alaska)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. David E Swanson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlaska Retinal Consultants
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003934340
PECOS PAC ID: 3375536576
Enrollment ID: O20040405000910

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
David E Swanson, MD
3500 Latouche, #250,
Anchorage, AK 99508-4261

Ph: (907) 561-1530
David E Swanson, MD
3500 Latouche, #250,
Anchorage, AK 99508

Ph: (907) 561-1530

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