John Swanson, PA-C
NPI 1487646949 · Physician Assistant · Billings, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Swanson, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Billings, MT (NPI 1487646949).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487646949
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 256 (MT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
566 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 352 | $76 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 82 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 47 | $48 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 35 | $94 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 20 | $63 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 104 | 101 |
| Prednisone | 77 | 75 |
| Azithromycin | 66 | 65 |
| Methylprednisolone | 61 | 61 |
| Amoxicillin | 54 | 53 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 35 | 31 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 29 | 29 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-19
- Last updated
- 2008-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Swanson's NPI number?
- John Swanson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487646949, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Swanson's specialty?
- John Swanson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is John Swanson located?
- John Swanson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2825 8th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101-0909.
- What is John Swanson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Swanson is (406) 238-2500.
- Does John Swanson accept Medicare?
- John Swanson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Swanson's NPI active?
- Yes — John Swanson's NPI (1487646949) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.