ELKE SWAKHAMMER
NPI 1437525995
Hospitalist in Boise, ID

Active since August 18, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1055 N CURTIS RD, BOISE, ID 83706(208) 367-7350 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 23, 2020, Jul 6, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Elke Swakhammer NPPES

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

ELKE SWAKHAMMER (NPI 1437525995) is an individual hospitalist provider in Boise, Idaho, licensed in Idaho (O-1410) and active in the NPI registry since August 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437525995
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameELKE SWAKHAMMER
Location Address1055 N CURTIS RDBoise, ID 83706
Mailing Address3340 E Goldstone Dr.Meridian, ID 83642 · (208) 367-7350
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 23, 2020
NPI 1437525995 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in ID · O-1410
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License O-1410 (ID)
1055 N CURTIS RD, Boise, ID 83706

Accepted 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

Elke Swakhammer 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 ID7618247206
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200922001836
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
258 services115 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
156 services59 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
91 services88 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
33 services33 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
20 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boise, ID
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number130007
Location1055 North Curtis RoadBoise, ID 83706 · Ada County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City

Critical Access Hospitals · Baker City, OR
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number381315
Location3325 Pocahontas RoadBaker City, OR 97814 · Baker County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 83706 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$121.27 typical visit price
range $52.44 – $160.17
Typical copayment $30.31 (range $13.11 – $40.04)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.26 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $130.93
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.17 – $32.73)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers26 claims26 services$18.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers26 claims26 services$88.94 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.

Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1055 N CURTIS RD
BOISE, ID 83706
Family Medicine
1055 N CURTIS RD
BOISE, ID 83706
Social Worker (Clinical)
1055 N CURTIS RD
BOISE, ID 83706
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1055 N CURTIS RD
BOISE, ID 83706
Nurse Practitioner
1055 N CURTIS RD
BOISE, ID 83706
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1055 N CURTIS RD
BOISE, ID 83706
Emergency Medicine
1055 N CURTIS RD
BOISE, ID 83706
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1055 N CURTIS RD
BOISE, ID 83706

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 Elke Swakhammer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elke Swakhammer is 1437525995. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2015.

Where is Elke Swakhammer located?

Elke Swakhammer practices at 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise, ID 83706. The listed phone number is (208) 367-7350.

What is Elke Swakhammer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Elke Swakhammer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elke Swakhammer 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 Elke Swakhammer accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Elke Swakhammer 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 Elke Swakhammer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elke Swakhammer is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elke Swakhammer was last updated on September 23, 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.