Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Erik Swenson, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Urbandale, IA

  • NPI 1720036353
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8421 Plum Dr
Urbandale, IA 503227356
(515) 270-7222
fax (515) 270-7202

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 13, 2025
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Iowa #37661 · Wisconsin #47321

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720036353. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
74,863
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,157,943
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0717 Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 24,000 16 $5
J3111 Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg 18,690 37 $10
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 14,940 160 $23
J1745 Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg 4,180 20 $33
Q5104 Injection, infliximab-abda, biosimilar, (renflexis), 10 mg 2,200 12 $37
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 1,047 542 $8
82565 Blood creatinine level 946 505 $5
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 673 387 $120
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test 627 316 $6
82040 Albumin (protein) level 553 266 $5

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Urbandale Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 1,273. This provider delivers 59× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,174
Patients
788
Total drug cost
$612,759
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 773 145 $20,120
Prednisone Generic 620 185 $6,720
Alendronate Sodium Generic 354 95 $6,339
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 340 85 $24,280
Allopurinol Generic 134 37 $1,785
Tramadol Hcl Generic 130 38 $1,343
Meloxicam Generic 126 40 $713
Gabapentin Generic 125 38 $3,745
Leflunomide Generic 111 25 $6,098
Celecoxib Generic 108 34 $4,420

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Erik Swenson's medical specialty?
Dr. Erik Swenson practices Rheumatology Physician in Urbandale, IA.
Where does Dr. Erik Swenson practice?
Dr. Erik Swenson practices at 8421 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA 503227356. Office phone: 5152707222.
What is Dr. Erik Swenson's NPI?
Dr. Erik Swenson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720036353, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Erik Swenson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Erik Swenson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Erik Swenson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0717); Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (HCPCS J3111); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.