Elke Swakhammer, - Medicare Hospitalist in Boise, ID

Elke Swakhammer, is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Boise, Idaho. She graduated from medical school in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. She is a member of the group practice Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Inc and her current practice location is 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise, Idaho. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 367-7350.

Elke Swakhammer is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number O-1410) 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 1437525995.

Contact Information

Elke Swakhammer,
1055 N Curtis Rd,
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 367-7350
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameElke Swakhammer
GenderFemale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience7 Years
Location1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise, Idaho
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:
  • Elke Swakhammer graduated from medical school in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437525995
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2015
  • Last Update Date: 09/23/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618247206
  • Enrollment ID: I20200922001836

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Elke Swakhammer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437525995NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine O-1410 (Idaho)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist O-1410 (Idaho)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical CenterBoise, IDHospital
St Luke's Regional Medical CenterBoise, IDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Inc3476462359509

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Entity NameSaint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649357716
PECOS PAC ID: 3476462359
Enrollment ID: O20040204001036

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Elke Swakhammer,
3340 E Goldstone Dr.,
Meridian, ID 83642

Ph: (208) 367-7350
Elke Swakhammer,
1055 N Curtis Rd,
Boise, ID 83706

Ph: (208) 367-7350

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Hospitalist Doctors in Boise, ID

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise, ID 83706
Phone: 208-367-7350    Fax: 208-367-3951
Dr. Derek Ryan Mcdowell, DO
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID 83712
Phone: 208-814-4100    
Scott V. Jensen, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 190 E Bannock St, 4c116, Boise, ID 83712
Phone: 208-351-6368    
Lindsay M Tverdy Winans, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID 83712
Phone: 208-381-2222    
Jenifer L Barry, MD
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