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Ophthalmology

James P. Swearingen Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Shreveport, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. James P. Swearingen Jr., MD is an ophthalmologist at 2611 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA 71103. Phone: (318) 212-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James P. Swearingen Jr. had 679 Original Medicare patients and 1,421 services. NPI 1003878075. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2611 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA 71103 · Directions
  • Phone: (318) 212‑2020
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc
  • Group practice: WK Pierremont Eye Institute
  • Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport · graduated 1975 (51 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James P. Swearingen Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does James P. Swearingen Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James P. Swearingen Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does James P. Swearingen Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 679 Original Medicare patients and 1,421 services for James P. Swearingen Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James P. Swearingen Jr.'s NPI number?
1003878075. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for James P. Swearingen Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients679
Services billed to Medicare1,421
Different services or procedures22
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)534 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)209 services
  3. Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)134 services
  4. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)110 services
  5. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)93 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Chronic kidney disease23%

Hospitals where James P. Swearingen Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James P. Swearingen Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where James P. Swearingen Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James P. Swearingen Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • WK Pierremont Eye Institute12 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Shreveport

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in WK Pierremont Eye Institute

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
Graduation year1975 (51 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1003878075
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians