Physician Profile
Forrest B. Swann, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Swann
Forrest B. Swann, MD practices ophthalmology — cornea & external disease in Waco, TX. Forrest is a 2013 graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. Forrest is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Forrest cared for 1,472 Medicare patients across 2,402 services. The services billed most often include dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (254) 772-4499
- Email not available
Practice Locations
201 LONDONDERRY DR
Waco, TX 76712
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,402 services · 1,472 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
218 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
218 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
85 | Too few peers to compare |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
58 | Too few peers to compare |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
53 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye | Procedure | 66174 |
27 | Too few peers to compare |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
88 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
296 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
109 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Swann's specialty?
Dr. Swann is an eye doctor in Waco, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Cornea & External Disease”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Swann?
Dr. Swann is listed at 201 Londonderry Dr, Waco, TX 76712. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Swann?
The number on file is (254) 772-4499. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Swann's NPI number?
Dr. Swann's National Provider Identifier is 1407291420. 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
What is Dr. Swann's medical education?
Dr. Swann attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Swann been practicing?
Dr. Swann has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Swann known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Swann performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and ct scan of cornea, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Swann confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Swann. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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