Karl Swann, MD
NPI 1497756951 · Neurological Surgery Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karl Swann, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1497756951).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497756951
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G9542 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$118 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-09
- Last updated
- 2009-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karl Swann's NPI number?
- Karl Swann's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497756951, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karl Swann's specialty?
- Karl Swann is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karl Swann located?
- Karl Swann's practice location on file with NPPES is 4410 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229-6306.
- What is Karl Swann's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karl Swann is (210) 614-2453.
- Does Karl Swann accept Medicare?
- Karl Swann is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karl Swann's NPI active?
- Yes — Karl Swann's NPI (1497756951) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.