Dr Kara Jo Swafford, MD - Medicare Neurology in Lexington, KY

Dr Kara Jo Swafford, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Vascular Neurology" physician in Lexington, Kentucky. She went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. She is a member of the group practice Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc and her current practice location is 800 Rose St, University Of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 218-5038.

Dr Kara Jo Swafford is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 51119) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1114332749.

Contact Information

Dr Kara Jo Swafford, MD
800 Rose St, University Of Kentucky,
Lexington, KY 40536-0001
(859) 218-5038
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kara Jo Swafford
GenderFemale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience10 Years
Location800 Rose St, Lexington, Kentucky
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kara Jo Swafford attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114332749
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2014
  • Last Update Date: 04/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961716782
  • Enrollment ID: I20190723003892

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kara Jo Swafford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114332749NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology R3638 (Kentucky)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary
2084V0102XPsychiatry & Neurology - Vascular Neurology 51119 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Kentucky HospitalLexington, KYHospital
Frankfort Regional Medical CenterFrankfort, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc5698689909806

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Entity NameKentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326091448
PECOS PAC ID: 5698689909
Enrollment ID: O20031119000300

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kara Jo Swafford, MD
740 S Limestone Rm L445, University Of Kentucky Department Of Neurology,
Lexington, KY 40536-0001

Ph: (859) 218-5038
Dr Kara Jo Swafford, MD
800 Rose St, University Of Kentucky,
Lexington, KY 40536-0001

Ph: (859) 218-5038

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