Physician Profile
David J. Svetich, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Svetich
David J. Svetich, MD practices colon & rectal surgery in Lexington, KY. Medicare claims data shows David provided 684 services to 582 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit, and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Contact Information
- (859) 278-6031
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2620 WILHITE DR
Lexington, KY 40503
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
684 services · 582 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
106 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope | Procedure | 45300 |
31 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
25 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
219 | Too few peers to compare |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
113 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
54 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Billing code | G0105 |
40 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
34 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
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 colorectal surgeons at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 11 related providers in 2 groups
Other colorectal surgeons in Lexington 3
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Svetich specialize in?
Dr. Svetich is a colorectal surgeon in Lexington, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
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Where is Dr. Svetich located?
Dr. Svetich is listed at 2620 Wilhite Dr, Lexington, KY 40503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Svetich's phone number?
The number on file is (859) 278-6031. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Svetich?
Dr. Svetich's National Provider Identifier is 1669472593. 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
How much experience does Dr. Svetich have?
Dr. Svetich has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Svetich do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Svetich performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Svetich's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Svetich. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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