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Active NPI 1740741545 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Cole Joseph Swiston , MD

Ophthalmology • Duluth, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Cole Swiston, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Duluth, MN. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine in 2019, Dr. Swiston delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 502 E 2ND ST.

Dr. Swiston is affiliated with The Duluth Clinic Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, ct scan of cornea. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

502 E 2nd St

Duluth, MN 558051913

Telephone 2187868364
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Smdc Medical Center Facility NPI 1033153895

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Duluth, MN

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -15.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.7 Yrs
State Avg: 24.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
19 Specialists

Practicing in Duluth, MN (457 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Swiston (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Duluth Specialty Average (22.7 Years) 22.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
56 50 $163.09 $62.58
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
36 32 $138.07 $29.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
33 29 $226.85 $92.11
92025 Ct scan of cornea
30 29 $98.00 $18.62
92134 Imaging of retina
29 27 $111.42 $23.84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
24 24 $360.35 $125.52
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
22 22 $100.05 $20.40
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
20 20 $50.00 $19.60
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
19 19 $230.00 $72.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
18 18 $98.39 $25.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 13 $242.61 $92.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
13 13 $229.83 $77.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-06
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MN 76866

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License UT 11899002-1205

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

502 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 558051913

Phone: 2187861533

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Molly Dwyer , APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NPI 1003468760

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003565292

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kelsey O'neil , APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003677303

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Annette Barker

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003845595
Bruce Derauf

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003847385
Nizar Saleh

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1003857889

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location September 06, 2024

Registered at 502 E 2ND ST, DULUTH, MN 558051913 (Tel: 2187868364)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 06, 2024

Registered at 400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN 558051951 (Tel: 2187868364)

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Updated Practice Location August 21, 2020

Registered at 65 S MARIO CAPECCHI DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841320005 (Tel: 8015812352)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 21, 2020

Registered at 65 S MARIO CAPECCHI DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841320005 (Tel: 8015812352)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 21, 2020

Ophthalmology (License #11899002-1205 in UT)

NPI Profile Active March 26, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 26, 2019

Registered at 50 N MEDICAL DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841320001 (Tel: 8015812121)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 26, 2019

Registered at 1801 FERRY ST, LA CROSSE, WI 546014977 (Tel: 7152094788)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 26, 2019

Recorded as COLE SWISTON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 26, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 26, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740741545
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 26, 2019
Last Update: September 06, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

400 E 3rd St

Duluth, MN 558051951

Phone: 2187868364

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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