Physician Profile

Matthew R. Swelstad, MD

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About Dr. Swelstad

Based in Grand Junction, CO, Matthew R. Swelstad, MD is listed in the NPI registry under plastic & reconstructive surgery. Matthew graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 2001. Matthew is also listed as specializing in plastic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Matthew cared for 60 Medicare patients across 60 services. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Primary)
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

CO licenseDR.0045750
NPI1215970926
NPI issued06/13/2006

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

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Swelstad's specialty?

Dr. Swelstad is a plastic & reconstructive surgeon in Grand Junction, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Swelstad?

Dr. Swelstad is listed at 2515 Foresight Cir Unit 100, Grand Junction, CO 81505. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Swelstad?

The number on file is (970) 242-8177. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Swelstad's NPI number?

Dr. Swelstad's National Provider Identifier is 1215970926. 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. Swelstad's medical education?

Dr. Swelstad attended University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Swelstad been practicing?

Dr. Swelstad has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Swelstad known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Swelstad the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Swelstad confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Swelstad. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.