Scott Swanson, MD
NPI 1396782421 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Swanson, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1396782421).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396782421
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 72505 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
682 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 430 | $99 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 84 | $139 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 72 | $237 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 31 | $215 |
| Initial Removal of Wedge of Lung Tissue Using an Endoscope32666 | 26 | $903 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,680 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114-2621Phone: (617) 724-4133
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-31
- Last updated
- 2024-11-20
- Certified
- 2024-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Swanson's NPI number?
- Scott Swanson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396782421, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Swanson's specialty?
- Scott Swanson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Scott Swanson located?
- Scott Swanson's practice location on file with NPPES is 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115.
- What is Scott Swanson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Swanson is (617) 525-7532.
- Does Scott Swanson accept Medicare?
- Scott Swanson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Swanson's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Swanson's NPI (1396782421) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.