Jim Schwaiger, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Huron, SD

Jim Schwaiger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Huron, South Dakota. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. His current practice location is 172 4th St Se, Huron, South Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (605) 353-6209.

Jim Schwaiger is licensed to practice in South Dakota (license number 4323) 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 1003034810.

Contact Information

Jim Schwaiger, MD
172 4th St Se,
Huron, SD 57350-2510
(605) 353-6209
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJim Schwaiger
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience34 Years
Location172 4th St Se, Huron, South Dakota
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:
  • Jim Schwaiger attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003034810
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/24/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/21/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537190590
  • Enrollment ID: I20050830000173

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jim Schwaiger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003034810NPI-NPPES
300136578OtherSDRAILROAD MEDICARE
0040632OtherSDBLUE CROSS
7207893MedicaidSD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 4323 (South Dakota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Huron Regional Medical CenterHuron, SDHospital
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health CenterSioux falls, SDHospital

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. Jim Schwaiger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWise Imaging Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841316684
PECOS PAC ID: 5193739894
Enrollment ID: O20060202000148

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Jim Schwaiger, MD
Po Box 5126,
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5126

Ph: (605) 335-1952
Jim Schwaiger, MD
172 4th St Se,
Huron, SD 57350-2510

Ph: (605) 353-6209

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