JOSEPH C. SWIGGUM M.D.
NPI 1467570259
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Spokane, WA

Q: What is Joseph Swiggum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Swiggum is 1467570259. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2007.

Q: What is Joseph Swiggum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Swiggum was last updated on May 1, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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 March 27, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

910 W 5TH AVE, SUITE 1001, SPOKANE, WA 99204(509) 838-2531(509) 755-6580 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 1, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Joseph C. Swiggum M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH C. SWIGGUM M.D. (NPI 1467570259) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Spokane, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60092347) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Deaconess Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467570259

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameJOSEPH C. SWIGGUMCredential: M.D.

Location Address910 W 5TH AVE, SUITE 1001Spokane, WA 99204-2966

Mailing AddressPo Box 3649Spokane, WA 99220-3649 · (509) 838-2531 · Fax (509) 755-6580

Phone(509) 838-2531

Fax(509) 755-6580

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 2002

Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMay 1, 2012

✔ NPI 1467570259 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60092347

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD60092347 (WA)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License MD60092347 (WA)

910 W 5TH AVE, Spokane, WA 99204

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN8J9174TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph C. Swiggum 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 ID2163516550

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090728000723

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 14

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.

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.

177 services79 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

147 services116 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

78 services78 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726

This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.

76 services76 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

67 services67 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

50 services50 patients

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.

39 services31 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

22 services22 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

19 services19 patients

Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292

Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.

19 services15 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.

16 services14 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010

This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.

15 services15 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

13 services13 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.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Deaconess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Spokane, WA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500044

LocationW 800 Fifth AvenueSpokane, WA 99210 · Spokane County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.

Acute Care Hospitals · Spokane, WA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number500054

Location101 West 8th AvenueSpokane, WA 99204 · Spokane County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Multicare Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Spokane, WA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500119

Location12606 East Mission AvenueSpokane, WA 99216 · Spokane County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500129

Location315 S Mlk Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99204 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

$130.99 typical visit price

range $57.27 – $172.80

Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$100.78 typical visit price

range $18.56 – $141.11

Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)

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 22

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

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

5 suppliers13 claims22 services$1.61 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers13 claims13 services$88.81 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers13 claims31 services$35.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers11 claims57 services$20.05 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers15 claims84 services$15.66 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers26 claims26 services$56.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

10 suppliers25 claims25 services$19.17 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers24 claims24 services$15.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers37 claims208 services$2.36 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers16 claims16 services$12.43 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers39 claims39 services$17.50 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers15 claims15 services$41.92 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

11 suppliers79 claims79 services$5.61 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers15 claims15 services$40.33 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

6 suppliers186 claims186 services$86.38 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

5 suppliers51 claims51 services$30.91 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

6 suppliers19 claims5,984 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

11 suppliers52 claims5,616 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

5 suppliers28 claims1,802 services$0.74 avg. paid by Medicare

Ipratropium bromide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, per milligram J7644

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers11 claims336 services$0.13 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers54 claims54 services$34.17 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

14 suppliers80 claims80 services$23.77 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.

KATHERINE LEIGH LEFLER RD

Dietitian, Registered

910 W 5TH AVE, SUITE 800
SPOKANE, WA 99204

Spokane County (509) 838-2531

BETHANY FAWN HALLOWELL ARNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

910 W 5TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204

Spokane County (509) 755-5500

LAUREN D. ARMSTRONG CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife

910 W 5TH AVE, STE 510
SPOKANE, WA 99204

Spokane County (509) 838-2531

DANI MICHELLE WHITMORE

Advanced Practice Midwife

910 W 5TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204

Spokane County (509) 755-5205

PAUL E MYERS MD

Surgery

910 W 5TH AVE, SUITE 800
SPOKANE, WA 99204

Spokane County (509) 838-2531

ALEXANDER R MACKAY MD

Neurological Surgery

910 W 5TH AVE, SUITE 102
SPOKANE, WA 99204

Spokane County (509) 228-1000

MRS. SUSAN LEE OSBORN RD,CDE

Dietitian, Registered

910 W 5TH AVE, SUITE 380
SPOKANE, WA 99204

Spokane County (509) 570-5470

ENDOCRINE ASSOCIATES OF SPOKANE PLLC

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

910 W 5TH AVE, SUITE 570
SPOKANE, WA 99204

Spokane County (509) 777-5000

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 Joseph Swiggum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Swiggum is 1467570259. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2007.

Where is Joseph Swiggum located?

Joseph Swiggum practices at 910 W 5th Ave Suite 1001, Spokane, WA 99204. The listed phone number is (509) 838-2531.

What is Joseph Swiggum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Joseph Swiggum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Swiggum 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 Joseph Swiggum accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Joseph Swiggum 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 Joseph Swiggum affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Swiggum is affiliated with Deaconess Medical Center, Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp., Multicare Valley Hospital and Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Swiggum was last updated on May 1, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.