Quick answers
- Does Dusty L. Swendson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dusty L. Swendson 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 Dusty L. Swendson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,010 Original Medicare patients and 15,382 services for Dusty L. Swendson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dusty L. Swendson's NPI number?
- 1952677601. 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 Dusty L. Swendson, 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 patients | 1,010 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,382 |
| Different services or procedures | 172 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)7,450 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,380 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)935 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)826 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)322 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety25%
- Depression24%
Hospitals where Dusty L. Swendson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dusty L. Swendson 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.
- Lindsborg Community HospitalLindsborg, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171358
- Memorial HospitalAbilene, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171381
- Salina Regional Health CenterSalina, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170012
Practice locations
Addresses where Dusty L. Swendson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2090 S Ohio St, ComcareSalina, KS 67401 (785) 825‑8221
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dusty L. Swendson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Salina Regional Health Center Inc160 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Kansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Salina Regional Health Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952677601 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians