Dr. Keith Robert Swanson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 53+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Keith Robert Swanson, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in South Lake Tahoe, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Barton Memorial Hospital, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Medical Center. Dr. Keith Robert Swanson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Tahoe Orthopedics And Sports Medicine, Inc. Dr. Keith Robert Swanson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (530) 541-3100 to request Dr. Keith Robert Swanson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1139 3rd St
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-3465

Phone 1: (530) 541-3100


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Keith Robert Swanson
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4688755259
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Sports Medicine

Experience

  • Over 53 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Keith Robert Swanson attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1971.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1255330312
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Keith Robert Swanson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Keith Robert Swanson has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 53 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine
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    Sports Medicine
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine
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    Sports Medicine
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Tahoe Orthopedics And Sports Medicine, Inc


Practice Locations

1139 3rd St
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-3465
Phone: (530) 541-3100
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, July 16, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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