Dr John Scott Swango, MD - Medicare Hand Surgery in Springfield, MO

Dr John Scott Swango, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in Springfield, Missouri. He went to University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hand Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Citizens Memorial Healthcare and his current practice location is 1229 E Seminole St, Springfield, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 820-5610.

Dr John Scott Swango is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 100372) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1013904150.

Contact Information

Dr John Scott Swango, MD
1229 E Seminole St,
Springfield, MO 65804-2227
(417) 820-5610
(417) 820-5589

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Scott Swango
GenderMale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location1229 E Seminole St, Springfield, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr John Scott Swango attended and graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013904150
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/04/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/08/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820992704
  • Enrollment ID: I20031121000655

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Scott Swango such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013904150NPI-NPPES
203320700MedicaidMO
MD100372OtherMOSTATE LICENSE
1013904150MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery 100372 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Citizens Memorial HospitalBolivar, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Citizens Memorial Healthcare4183528169106

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr John Scott Swango allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245277631
PECOS PAC ID: 7416865845
Enrollment ID: O20031104000060
Entity NameMercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972771657
PECOS PAC ID: 7416865845
Enrollment ID: O20031218000354
Entity NameCitizens Memorial Healthcare
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568566131
PECOS PAC ID: 4183528169
Enrollment ID: O20040315001374

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr John Scott Swango is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John Scott Swango, MD
Po Box 2580,
Springfield, MO 65801-2580

Ph: (417) 829-4620
Dr John Scott Swango, MD
1229 E Seminole St,
Springfield, MO 65804-2227

Ph: (417) 820-5610

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