Douglas Swords, M.D.
NPI 1508201948 · Surgery Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Swords, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1508201948).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508201948
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S6315 (TX)
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 tenure38% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 20 Medical Park DrAsheville, NC 28803-2493Phone: (828) 239-1450Fax: (828) 239-1455
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-29
- Last updated
- 2023-10-24
- Certified
- 2023-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Swords's NPI number?
- Douglas Swords's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508201948, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Swords's specialty?
- Douglas Swords is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Swords located?
- Douglas Swords's practice location on file with NPPES is 80 Peachtree Rd Ste 210, Asheville, NC 28803-3160.
- What is Douglas Swords's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Swords is (828) 378-5600.
- Does Douglas Swords accept Medicare?
- Douglas Swords is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Swords's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Swords's NPI (1508201948) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.