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DAVID E SWANSON MD
NPI 1639158157
Ophthalmology in Anchorage, AK

Active since January 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
3500 LATOUCHE, #250, ANCHORAGE, AK 99508(907) 561-1530(907) 561-2611 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About David E Swanson Md NPPES

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

DAVID E SWANSON MD (NPI 1639158157) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Anchorage, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (3078) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639158157
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID E SWANSONCredential: MD
Location Address3500 LATOUCHE, #250Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address3500 Latouche, #250Anchorage, AK 99508-4261 · (907) 561-1530 · Fax (907) 561-2611
Phone(907) 561-1530
Fax(907) 561-2611
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 2010
✔ NPI 1639158157 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AK · 3078
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
3500 LATOUCHE, Anchorage, AK 99508
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00WCRCXBAK
Other0000WCRCXAK · Mcare Group #
Medicare UPINA05746
MedicaidMD3078AK

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

David E Swanson Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show David Swanson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Alaska Retinal Consultants
Same address
Ophthalmology
3500 LATOUCHE ST, SUITE 250
Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003934340 (907) 561-1530

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99508 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
$168.20 typical visit price
range $71.33 – $222.64
Typical copayment $42.05 (range $17.83 – $55.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $21.84 – $181.48
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $5.46 – $45.37)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 David Swanson's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Swanson is 1639158157. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2006.

Where is David Swanson located?

David Swanson practices at 3500 Latouche #250, Anchorage, AK 99508. The listed phone number is (907) 561-1530.

What is David Swanson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is David Swanson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Swanson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for David Swanson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Swanson reassigns Medicare benefits to Alaska Retinal Consultants (Anchorage, AK). The 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 David Swanson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Swanson was last updated on August 26, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.