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- 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
About Dr. Swehla
Brian Swehla, M.D. practices diagnostic radiology in Hershey, PA. Brian is a 2007 graduate of Temple University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Brian provided 1,027 services to 851 patients. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, and aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013175017.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (717) 531-8521
- Email not available
Practice Locations
500 UNIVERSITY DR
Hershey, PA 17033
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,027 services · 851 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
131 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
118 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36558 |
57 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36589 |
33 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Replacement of kidney drainage tube using imaging guidance with review by radiologist | Procedure | 50435 |
26 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
23 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
23 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Needle biopsy of kidney | Procedure | 50200 |
18 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis | Procedure | 38222 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62328 |
16 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Hershey 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Brian Swehla?
Brian Swehla is a radiologist in Hershey, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Brian Swehla's address?
Brian Swehla is listed at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Brian Swehla?
The number on file is (717) 531-8521. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Brian Swehla?
Brian Swehla's National Provider Identifier is 1013175017. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Brian Swehla train?
Brian Swehla attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Brian Swehla have?
Brian Swehla has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Brian Swehla perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Brian Swehla performs procedures including drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Brian Swehla's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Brian Swehla. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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