Dr Robert Craig Shwayder, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Newport News, VA

Dr Robert Craig Shwayder, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics" physician in Newport News, Virginia. He went to University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver and graduated in 1972 and has 52 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. His current practice location is 716 Denbigh Blvd, Suite E2, Newport News, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (757) 874-2790.

Dr Robert Craig Shwayder is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101030251) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1912970302.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Craig Shwayder, MD
716 Denbigh Blvd, Suite E2,
Newport News, VA 23608-4414
(757) 874-2790
(757) 874-6758



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Craig Shwayder
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience52 Years
Location716 Denbigh Blvd, Newport News, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Robert Craig Shwayder attended and graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1972
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912970302
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/13/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325059256
  • Enrollment ID: I20060519000079

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Craig Shwayder such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912970302NPI-NPPES
6232019MedicaidVA
012623OtherVAANTHEM BCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VX0000XObstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics 0101030251 (Virginia)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. Dr Robert Craig Shwayder allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameColonial Ob-gyn Associates Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801979539
PECOS PAC ID: 7517978448
Enrollment ID: O20060508000240

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Robert Craig Shwayder is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Robert Craig Shwayder, MD
716 Denbigh Blvd, Suite E2,
Newport News, VA 23608-4414

Ph: (757) 874-2790
Dr Robert Craig Shwayder, MD
716 Denbigh Blvd, Suite E2,
Newport News, VA 23608-4414

Ph: (757) 874-2790

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Newport News, VA

Mark Wayne Austin, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 10510 Jefferson Ave, Suite D, Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: 757-594-4720    Fax: 757-594-4735
Kevin Michael Mahoney, D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10510 Jefferson Ave, Ste D, Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: 757-594-4720    
Abby Ford Anderson, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 12706 Mcmanus Blvd, Newport News, VA 23602
Phone: 757-874-2229    Fax: 757-874-7525
Dr. Rachel Carroll-bennett, MD/MPH
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10510 Jefferson Ave Ste D, Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: 757-594-4720    Fax: 757-594-4735
Kathy Edwina O'connell, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11842 Rock Landing Dr Ste 115, Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: 757-505-9905    Fax: 757-595-5377
Lisa Ann Casanova, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 401 Oyster Point Rd, Suite A, Newport News, VA 23602
Phone: 757-249-3000    Fax: 757-269-4424
Douglas Thom, M.D.
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Practice Location: 12706 Mcmanus Blvd, Newport News, VA 23602
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