Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. F. Craig Swenson, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · La Jolla, CA
- NPI 1942228432
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 53.8 / 100 · 2023
- 46 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
9850 Genesee Avenue, Suite 210
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 535-1075
fax (858) 453-9810
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 27, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1980 — 46 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G47541
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942228432. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,694
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$288,215
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0665 |
Injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg | 1,332 | 51 | $0 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 563 | 363 | $136 | |
J7325 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 489 | 16 | $9 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 450 | 79 | $1 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 164 | 104 | $71 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 131 | 111 | $46 | |
73521 |
X-ray of both hips, 2 views | 114 | 100 | $47 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 81 | 81 | $177 | |
27447 |
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 66 | 62 | $1,350 | |
73565 |
X-ray of both knees while standing | 48 | 48 | $46 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 15 peers in La Jolla Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 143. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$54
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $54.36 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
307
Patients
185
Total drug cost
$4,636
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 93 | 74 | $1,101 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 60 | 21 | $2,593 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 44 | 33 | $111 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 41 | 27 | $207 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 26 | 16 | $298 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 22 | 0 | $177 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 21 | 14 | $150 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. F. Craig Swenson's medical specialty?
Dr. F. Craig Swenson practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. F. Craig Swenson practice?
Dr. F. Craig Swenson practices at 9850 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037. Office phone: 8585351075.
What is Dr. F. Craig Swenson's NPI?
Dr. F. Craig Swenson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942228432, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. F. Craig Swenson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. F. Craig Swenson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. F. Craig Swenson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg (HCPCS J0665); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7325). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.