Dr. George Alden Swanson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 28+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. George Alden Swanson, MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Hurricane, West Virginia. He attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Castle Medical Center. Dr. George Alden Swanson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hawaii Intensive Care Llc, University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc. Dr. George Alden Swanson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. George Alden Swanson at 1400 Hospital Dr Camc Teays Valley to request Dr. George Alden Swanson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1400 Hospital Dr
Camc Teays Valley
Hurricane, WV 25526-9202
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name George Alden Swanson
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8123006202
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

  • Anesthesiology (primary specialty)
  • Critical Care (Intensivists)

Experience

  • Over 28 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. George Alden Swanson attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1996.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1538136759
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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. George Alden Swanson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. George Alden Swanson has been primarily specialized in Critical Care Medicine for over 28 years of experience.
  • Anesthesiology / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An anesthesiologist, 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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
  • Anesthesiology / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An anesthesiologist, 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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
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    General Practice
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Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Hawaii Intensive Care Llc
  • University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc


Practice Locations

1400 Hospital Dr
Camc Teays Valley
Hurricane, WV 25526-9202

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 Wednesday, July 23, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, May 21, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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