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DR. TIMOTHY MICHAEL SWORDS
NPI 1639738958
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Milwaukee, WI

Active since June 11, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215(414) 649-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Timothy Michael Swords NPPES

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

DR. TIMOTHY MICHAEL SWORDS (NPI 1639738958) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (81281) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Aurora St Lukes Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Burton.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639738958
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. TIMOTHY MICHAEL SWORDS
Location Address2900 W OKLAHOMA AVEMilwaukee, WI 53215-4330
Mailing AddressPo Box 735044Chicago, IL 60673-5044 · (800) 326-2250
Phone(414) 649-6000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSAt Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, KirksvilleGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 20, 2023
NPPES CertifiedDecember 20, 2023
✔ NPI 1639738958 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 81281
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 5151014014 (MI)
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53215
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11460 N Center RdBurton, MI 48509-1429 · Phone (810) 715-4300

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100250763WI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare).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

Dr. Timothy Michael Swords 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 ID2163752759
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230929002029
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 4

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 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.
92 services47 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.
65 services31 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.
42 services37 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
27 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Milwaukee, WI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520138
Location2900 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53215 · Milwaukee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality90.76
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier11 claims22 services$4.76 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.

MUHAMMAD AKBAR MD LLC
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
Milwaukee County (414) 365-3210
DR. JEFFREY T LYVERS M.D.
Anesthesiology
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
Milwaukee County (414) 649-6000
RANA MOHAMMED AL RUBAYE MD
Hospitalist
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
Milwaukee County (414) 649-6000
JESSICA MCDOWELL
Nurse Practitioner
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
Milwaukee County (414) 649-5279
MARA STASIK PA-C
Physician Assistant
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE, 5TH FLOOR GALLERIA
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
Milwaukee County (414) 646-2550
SARAH J PARVE NP
Nurse Practitioner
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
Milwaukee County (414) 649-6000
DR. RILEY MARINELLI PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
Milwaukee County (414) 649-6011
ASHLEY MARIE ALTER PHARMD
Pharmacist
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
Milwaukee County (414) 649-6930

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 Timothy Swords's NPI number?

The NPI number for Timothy Swords is 1639738958. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2019.

Where is Timothy Swords located?

Timothy Swords practices at 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215. The listed phone number is (414) 649-6000.

What is Timothy Swords's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Timothy Swords enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Timothy Swords 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 Timothy Swords accept?

Health plans from CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) list Timothy Swords 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 Timothy Swords affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Timothy Swords is affiliated with Aurora St Lukes Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Timothy Swords was last updated on December 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.