Stephen G Swisher, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Houston, TX

Stephen G Swisher, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Houston, Texas. He went to University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Physicians Referral Service and his current practice location is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 792-6161.

Stephen G Swisher is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J6260) 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 1063518959.

Contact Information

Stephen G Swisher, MD
1515 Holcombe Blvd,
Houston, TX 77030-4009
(713) 792-6161
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen G Swisher
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas
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:
  • Stephen G Swisher attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063518959
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436343670
  • Enrollment ID: I20101101001100

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen G Swisher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063518959NPI-NPPES
41396501MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) J6260 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Physicians Referral Service79118014102364

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Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073574810
PECOS PAC ID: 7911801410
Enrollment ID: O20031125000953

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Stephen G Swisher, MD
Po Box 4439,
Houston, TX 77210-4439

Ph: (713) 792-2991
Stephen G Swisher, MD
1515 Holcombe Blvd,
Houston, TX 77030-4009

Ph: (713) 792-6161

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Eyal E Porat, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 Binz St Ste 900, Houston, TX 77004
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Dr. Steven B. Eisenberg, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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