Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carl Swendsen, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Colorado Springs, CO

  • NPI 1891011631
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2940 N Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 809091160
(719) 635-7321
fax (719) 635-2510

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 15, 2016
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Colorado #DR.0056167 · Texas #P3253

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891011631. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
554
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$90,444
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 168 168 $254
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 78 75 $86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 55 44 $131
43248 Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope 42 36 $140
76981 Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity 41 41 $110
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 35 35 $170
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 29 29 $185
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 20 20 $127
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 20 20 $115
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 19 17 $80

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 54. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$195
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 3 $70.07
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 2 $31.36
Ardelyx, Inc. 1 $29.33
PFIZER INC. 2 $28.86
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $21.35
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $13.90

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$195

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
307
Patients
135
Total drug cost
$7,772
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 181 74 $3,519
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 70 28 $1,201
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 19 19 $496
Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) Brand 14 14 $2,427
Levofloxacin Generic 12 0 $22
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 11 0 $107

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Carl Swendsen's medical specialty?
Dr. Carl Swendsen practices Gastroenterology Physician in Colorado Springs, CO.
Where does Dr. Carl Swendsen practice?
Dr. Carl Swendsen practices at 2940 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 809091160. Office phone: 7196357321.
What is Dr. Carl Swendsen's NPI?
Dr. Carl Swendsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891011631, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carl Swendsen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carl Swendsen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carl Swendsen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.