Keith R Swainston, NP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Meridian, ID

Keith R Swainston, NP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner" in Meridian, Idaho. He graduated from nursing school in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Unity Health Center, Pllc and his current practice location is 1130 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 895-6729.

Keith R Swainston is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number NP-823A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1437143161.

Contact Information

Keith R Swainston, NP
1130 E Fairview Ave,
Meridian, ID 83642-1813
(208) 895-6729
(208) 855-5921

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Provider's Profile

Full NameKeith R Swainston
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience20 Years
Location1130 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, Idaho
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Keith R Swainston graduated from nursing school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437143161
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022073063
  • Enrollment ID: I20080117000307

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Keith R Swainston such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437143161NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 21058.315 (Wyoming)Secondary
363L00000XNurse Practitioner NP-823A (Idaho)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Luke's Regional Medical CenterBoise, IDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Unity Health Center, Pllc83251773302

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Keith R Swainston allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUnity Health Center, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912221318
PECOS PAC ID: 8325177330
Enrollment ID: O20100601000774

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Keith R Swainston is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Keith R Swainston, NP
Po Box 314,
Meridian, ID 83680-0314

Ph: (208) 895-6729
Keith R Swainston, NP
1130 E Fairview Ave,
Meridian, ID 83642-1813

Ph: (208) 895-6729

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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