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Optometry

Joel C. Swaim, OD

Sees patients in Wake Forest, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Joel C. Swaim, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Wake Forest, NC. NPI 1053320036. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joel C. Swaim, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
May acceptAccepts Medicare assignment
49Years since medical school (graduated 1977)
Southern College Of OptometryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Wake Forest Optometry PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Joel C. Swaim see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Wake Forest, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joel C. Swaim's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Joel C. Swaim accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Joel C. Swaim may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is the phone number for Joel C. Swaim?
(919) 562-5559, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joel C. Swaim's NPI number?
1053320036. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joel C. Swaim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joel C. Swaim as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Wake Forest Optometry PA2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Wake Forest

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wake Forest, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolSouthern College Of Optometry
Graduation year1977
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053320036
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians