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Anesthesiology

Scott K. Switzer, MD

Works at hospitals in Springfield, MA · Westfield, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Scott K. Switzer, MD is an anesthesiologist at 164 High St, Greenfield, MA 01301. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Scott K. Switzer had 360 Original Medicare patients and 416 services. NPI 1235186388. 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: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 164 High St, Greenfield, MA 01301 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Noble Hospital
  • Group practice: Baystate Medical Practices Inc
  • Medical school: graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Scott K. Switzer, 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 Scott K. Switzer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Scott K. Switzer 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 Scott K. Switzer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 360 Original Medicare patients and 416 services for Scott K. Switzer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Scott K. Switzer's NPI number?
1235186388. 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 Scott K. Switzer, 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 patients360
Services billed to Medicare416
Different services or procedures88
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)24 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)18 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen (00840)18 services
  4. Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back (00300)17 services
  5. Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine (00630)17 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%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Anxiety37%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%

Hospitals where Scott K. Switzer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Scott K. Switzer 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 Scott K. Switzer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 164 High StGreenfield, MA 01301
  • 280 Chestnut St, Suite 2Springfield, MA 01199
  • 759 Chestnut StSpringfield, MA 01199

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Scott K. Switzer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Baystate Medical Practices Inc1,369 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Anesthesiology doctors in Massachusetts →

Other anesthesiologists in Greenfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greenfield, MA — not a recommendation.

All anesthesiologists in Greenfield →

Other clinicians in Baystate Medical Practices Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235186388
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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