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DR. JENNIFER SWISHER REAL M.D.
NPI 1598779191
Internal Medicine in Norfolk, VA

Active since July 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
850 KEMPSVILLE RD, NORFOLK, VA 23502(757) 388-3198(757) 388-4242 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 5, 2026, Aug 5, 2026, Jan 8, 2026 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Jennifer Swisher Real M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JENNIFER SWISHER REAL M.D. (NPI 1598779191) is an individual internal medicine provider in Norfolk, Virginia, licensed in California (A91599) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Worthington Medical Center, and maintains 5 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598779191
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JENNIFER SWISHER REALCredential: M.D.
Location Address850 KEMPSVILLE RDNorfolk, VA 23502-3920
Mailing Address850 Kempsville RdNorfolk, VA 23502-3920 · (757) 388-3198 · Fax (757) 388-4242
Phone(757) 388-3198
Fax(757) 388-4242
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 5, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1598779191 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A91599
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 0101241163 (VA), 2026016697 (MO), 036166161 (IL), 2019-02327 (NC)
850 KEMPSVILLE RD, Norfolk, VA 23502
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Jennifer Blake Swisher

Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 11101 W Liberty StFarmington, MO 63640-1921 · Phone (573) 705-1272 · Fax (573) 705-1216
Location 2210 Medical Pavilion DrRaeford, NC 28376-9111 · Phone (910) 904-8000 · Fax (910) 904-8445
Location 34500 Memorial DrBelleville, IL 62226-5360 · Phone (618) 257-6220 · Fax (618) 257-6679
Location 4501 S Poplar StElizabethtown, NC 28337-9375 · Phone (910) 862-5500 · Fax (910) 862-5501
Location 54800 S Croatan HwyNags Head, NC 27959-9704 · Phone (252) 449-5700

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Jennifer Swisher Real 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 ID6608884267
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200414003945, I20230421000306, I20240821005093, I20250819003524, I20260220002767
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

24

Medicare enrollment records show Jennifer Real reassigns Medicare billing to 24 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Riverside Physcian Services Inc
15 mi
Family Medicine
727 25TH ST
Newport News, VA 23607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Riverside Physician Services Inc
  • 1,097 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326603952 (757) 594-4060
Outerbanks Professional Services LLC
71 mi
Family Medicine
604 AMANDA ST
Manteo, NC 27954
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Outer Banks Professional Services, LLC
  • 346 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457686891 (252) 473-3478
Cumberland County Hospital System Inc
173 mi
Surgery
803 TILGHMAN DR STE 200
Dunn, NC 28334
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 906 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417355629 (910) 892-1550
Bladen Healthcare LLC
199 mi
Rural Health
273 WHITE LAKE DR
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 170 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528559671 (910) 862-1265
Hampshire Memorial Hospital, Inc.
219 mi
Critical Access
363 SUNRISE BLVD
Romney, WV 26757
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 156 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396897203 (304) 822-4561
J. Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
226 mi
Internal Medicine
1513 N HOWE ST, STE 6
Southport, NC 28461
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1538260229 (North Carolina)
  • 68 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053727693 (910) 457-9127
Fletcher Hospital Inc
354 mi
Sports Medicine
89 W MILLS ST STE A
Columbus, NC 28722
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1891523718 (North Carolina)
  • 349 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902634231 (828) 894-3718
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc
464 mi
Family Medicine
743 SPRING ST NE
Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 1,172 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891745212 (770) 219-9000
Piedmont Hospitalist Physicians LLC
510 mi
Family Medicine
1133 EAGLES LANDING PKWY
Stockbridge, GA 30281
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 792 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548219660 (770) 801-2500
Adventist Health System Georgia Inc
517 mi
Multi-Specialty
1035 RED BUD RD NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 384 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699791343 (706) 602-7800

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
17 services17 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Sanford Worthington Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Worthington, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240022
Location1018 Sixth Avenue PO Box 997Worthington, MN 56187 · Nobles County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Fairview Lakes Health Services

Acute Care Hospitals · Wyoming, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240050
Location5200 Fairview BoulevardWyoming, MN 55092 · Chisago County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Huggins Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Wolfeboro, NH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number301312
Location240 South Main StreetWolfeboro, NH 03894 · Carroll County
Emergency services

St Lukes Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Columbus, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341322
Location101 Hospital DriveColumbus, NC 28722 · Polk County
Emergency services

J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Southport, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number341327
Location924 Howe StSouthport, NC 28461 · Brunswick County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23502 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

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.

SENTARA MEDICAL GROUP
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
850 KEMPSVILLE RD, SUITE 100C
NORFOLK, VA 23502
Norfolk City (757) 261-5999
DR. JOHN S CARRICK MD
Internal Medicine
850 KEMPSVILLE RD, 1ST FL
NORFOLK, VA 23502
Norfolk City (757) 261-5283
DR. ANTHONY LAROCCO JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
850 KEMPSVILLE RD, STE 100F
NORFOLK, VA 23502
Norfolk City (757) 261-5910
DR. MARC L PESSAR MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
850 KEMPSVILLE RD
NORFOLK, VA 23502
Norfolk City (757) 466-5910
JODI ESKEN HENKE PA-C
Physician Assistant
850 KEMPSVILLE RD, STE. 100G
NORFOLK, VA 23502
Norfolk City (757) 257-9913
DR. FRANCOIS E HOLDER MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
850 KEMPSVILLE RD
NORFOLK, VA 23502
Norfolk City (757) 466-5934
DR. TARIQ IQBAL M.D.,
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
850 KEMPSVILLE RD, STE 100F
NORFOLK, VA 23502
Norfolk City (757) 261-5910
DR. ANTHONY JOSEPH QUARANTA MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
850 KEMPSVILLE RD, SUITE 100G
NORFOLK, VA 23502
Norfolk City (757) 261-5910

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 Jennifer Real's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Real is 1598779191. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Jennifer Blake Swisher.

Where is Jennifer Real located?

Jennifer Real practices at 850 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502. The listed phone number is (757) 388-3198.

What is Jennifer Real's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Jennifer Real enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Real 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jennifer Real's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Real reassigns Medicare benefits to 24 organizations: Riverside Physcian Services Inc (Newport News, VA), Outerbanks Professional Services LLC (Manteo, NC), Cumberland County Hospital System Inc (Dunn, NC), Bladen Healthcare LLC (Elizabethtown, NC), Hampshire Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Romney, WV) and 19 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Jennifer Real's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jennifer Real accept?

Health plans from CareSource, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and Oscar Insurance Company list Jennifer Real 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 Jennifer Real affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jennifer Real is affiliated with Sanford Worthington Medical Center, Fairview Lakes Health Services, Huggins Hospital, St Lukes Hospital and J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Real was last updated on October 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 days 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.