RITA D SWINFORD M.D.
NPI 1124063227
Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology in Houston, TX

Q: What is Rita Swinford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Swinford is 1124063227. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2006.

Q: What is Rita Swinford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology, with taxonomy code 2080P0210X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rita Swinford was last updated on September 12, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since June 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

82.38/100

CMS Quality Rating

6410 FANNIN ST, 500, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 325-7111(713) 500-5711 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Rita D Swinford M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RITA D SWINFORD M.D. (NPI 1124063227) is an individual pediatric nephrology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (K6355) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124063227

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2080P0210X

Provider Legal NameRITA D SWINFORDCredential: M.D.

Location Address6410 FANNIN ST, 500Houston, TX 77030-3000

Mailing AddressPo Box 301173Dallas, TX 75303-1173 · (713) 500-3500

Phone(832) 325-7111

Fax(713) 500-5711

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateJune 20, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 2020

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2020

✔ NPI 1124063227 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080P0210X

License✔ Licensed in TX · K6355

Definition

A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License K6355 (TX)

6410 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030

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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid129264103TX

Other85711FTX · Bcbs

Medicaid129264107TX

Medicaid129264106TX

Other129264102TX · Cshcn

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rita D Swinford M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1658497995

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100924000019

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450068

Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.38/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

79.23

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

58.5

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

2 suppliers17 claims1,890 services$0.36 avg. paid by Medicare

Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

3 suppliers18 claims2,700 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

2 suppliers12 claims1,290 services$0.93 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

4 suppliers26 claims26 services$18.26 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

3 suppliers21 claims28 services$11.76 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

EUGENIO A AGUILAR III MD PA

Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)

6410 FANNIN ST, SUITE 927
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 797-0085

BELANIE G PEAVY ACNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

6410 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 325-7125

DR. NIVEDITA THAKUR M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)

6410 FANNIN ST, UTPB 732
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 500-7113

AMBER CHEN-GOODSPEED

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

6410 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 462-3983

OLASUNKANMI ADEYINKA M.D.

Family Medicine

6410 FANNIN ST, 250
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 325-6500

KEVIN P LALLY M.D.

Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)

6410 FANNIN ST, 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 325-7234

DIANE M NOVY PH.D.

Psychologist

6410 FANNIN ST, 230
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 704-3961

RAFAEL C BOTERO M.D.

Internal Medicine (Hepatology)

6410 FANNIN ST, 370
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 704-6800

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Rita Swinford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Swinford is 1124063227. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2006.

Where is Rita Swinford located?

Rita Swinford practices at 6410 Fannin St 500, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 325-7111.

What is Rita Swinford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology, with taxonomy code 2080P0210X.

Is Rita Swinford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rita Swinford is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Rita Swinford accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Rita Swinford as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Rita Swinford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rita Swinford is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rita Swinford was last updated on September 12, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.