DOUGLAS SAUNDERS SWORDS M.D. NPI 1508201948

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1508201948
  • Provider Name: DOUGLAS SAUNDERS SWORDS, M.D.
  • Classification: Surgery - 208600000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 80 PEACHTREE RD STE 210
    ASHEVILLE, NC
    ZIP 28803
  • Phone: (828) 378-5600

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NPI Details

Douglas Saunders Swords, M.D. is a surgery in Asheville, NC. The provider is a general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. Douglas Saunders Swords, M.D. NPI is 1508201948. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

80 PEACHTREE RD STE 210
ASHEVILLE, NC
ZIP 28803-160
Phone: (828) 378-5600
Fax: (828) 378-5609

The NPI 1508201948 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 4/29/2013 and was last updated on 10/24/2023.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1208600000XSurgeryS6315TEXASNo
2208600000XSurgery2022-01295NORTH CAROLINAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
1419669302OTHERTEXASMEDICAID CSHCN
2P02586139OTHERTEXASRAILROAD MEDICARE
3419669301MEDICAIDTEXAS
48NT178OTHERTEXASBCBS

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This page was last updated on: 11/21/2025

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