Physician Profile
Based in Shreveport, LA, James P. Swearingen, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. James graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1975. James is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows James provided 1,377 services to 1,109 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and microfluid analysis of tears.
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2611 GREENWOOD RD
Shreveport, LA 71103
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.
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
1,377 services · 1,109 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
93 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
534 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
110 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
77 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
50 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Swearingen is an eye doctor in Shreveport, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Swearingen is listed at 2611 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA 71103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (318) 212-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Swearingen's National Provider Identifier is 1003878075. 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
Dr. Swearingen attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1975. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Swearingen has 51 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1975, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Swearingen performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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