DR. ALEXANDER COOMEY SCHWED MD
NPI 1548518962
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Aurora, CO

NPI Status: Active since August 15, 2012

Contact Information

12631 E 17TH AVE
AURORA, CO
ZIP 80045
Phone: (303) 724-9251

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ALEXANDER SCHWED

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alexander Schwed, a provider established in Aurora, Colorado with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in surgical critical care . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1548518962 assigned on August 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0102X with license number TL0007028 (CO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1548518962
Provider Name
DR. ALEXANDER COOMEY SCHWED MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
12631 E 17TH AVE AURORA, CO 80045
Location Phone
(303) 724-9251
Mailing Address
12631 E 17TH AVE RM 5401 AURORA, CO 80045
Mailing Phone
(303) 724-9251
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-15-2012
Last Update Date
12-20-2021
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Taxonomy Code
2086S0102X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
TL0007028
License State
CO
Taxonomy Description
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1208600000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery

305284 (NY)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
84-6000555OTHER (01)E

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Alexander Schwed is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

    Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress (HCPCS:E0260)

    1 DME suppliers used 19 Medicare Claims 19 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

This service was performed 44 times for 31 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

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.

This service was performed 26 times for 19 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

This service was performed 26 times for 24 patients

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1548518962, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
2
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 4 → 8 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 5 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 68

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1548518962.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pharmacist
12631 E 17TH AVE, C238-L15
AURORA, CO 80045
Pharmacist
12631 E 17TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
General Acute Care Hospital (Women)
12631 E 17TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
12631 E 17TH AVE, ROOM 5212, MAIL STOP B185
AURORA, CO 80045
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12631 E 17TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12631 E 17TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Psychologist (Clinical)
12631 E 17TH AVE, AO1, ROOM 3408
AURORA, CO 80045
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12631 E 17TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
12631 E 17TH AVE, DIVISION OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY, C310, ROOM 6602
AURORA, CO 80045
Internal Medicine
12631 E 17TH AVE, MAIL STOP 8200 - AO1, RM 2414
AURORA, CO 80045
Neurological Surgery
12631 E 17TH AVE, ACADEMIC OFFICE 1, ROOM 5001, MAILSTOP C307
AURORA, CO 80045
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12631 E 17TH AVE, B198-6
AURORA, CO 80045
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
12631 E 17TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12631 E 17TH AVE, MAILSTOP B-198-2
AURORA, CO 80045
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
12631 E 17TH AVE, DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, MAIL STOP 8104
AURORA, CO 80045
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
12631 E 17TH AVE, MAILBOX B202, ACADEMIC OFFICE 1
AURORA, CO 80045
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
12631 E 17TH AVE, ROOM 6001
AURORA, CO 80045
Surgery
12631 E 17TH AVE, MS C302
AURORA, CO 80045
Surgery
12631 E 17TH AVE, MS C302
AURORA, CO 80045
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
12631 E 17TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1548518962, enumerated as an "individual" on August 15, 2012.

The provider is located at 12631 E 17TH AVE AURORA, CO 80045 and the phone number is (303) 724-9251.

Surgery with taxonomy code 2086S0102X and a focus in Surgical Critical Care.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.