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- 12554 Riata Vista Cir, Austin, TX 78727
About Dr. Swanson
Christopher E. Swanson, MD is a healthcare provider in Austin, TX specializing in diagnostic radiology. Christopher trained at Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 1995. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 1,123 Medicare patients across 1,175 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, ct scan head or brain without contrast, and ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast. This provider record is associated with NPI 1205830726.
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
- (512) 795-5100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
Austin, TX 78727
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
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
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
1,175 services · 1,123 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
333 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
76 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
73 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of leg without contrast | Imaging | 73700 |
57 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
56 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
45 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71275 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
38 | Less often than most 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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Austin 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Swanson specialize in?
Dr. Swanson is a radiologist in Austin, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Swanson located?
Dr. Swanson is listed at 12554 Riata Vista Cir, Austin, TX 78727. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Swanson's phone number?
The number on file is (512) 795-5100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Swanson's NPI number?
Dr. Swanson's National Provider Identifier is 1205830726. 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 Dr. Swanson go to medical school?
Dr. Swanson attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Swanson been practicing?
Dr. Swanson has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Swanson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Swanson performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and ct scan head or brain without contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Swanson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Swanson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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