Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joel Swofford, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · N Wilkesboro, NC

  • NPI 1659330116
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1919 W Park Dr
N Wilkesboro, NC 286593564
(336) 651-2980
fax (336) 667-2047
Mailing address
Po Box 751803
Charlotte, NC 282751803

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 25, 2020
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #0000-39337
Medicaid
NC #8981109

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659330116. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,451
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$78,063
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 306 147 $119
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level 132 79 $6
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury 132 79 $5
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 130 108 $8
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 123 123 $121
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 114 88 $8
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 106 16 $13
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 93 59 $9
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 69 39 $82
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 66 64 $74

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in N Wilkesboro Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 85. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,403
Patients
940
Total drug cost
$57,299
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 436 132 $7,574
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 318 88 $6,914
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 280 81 $6,017
Omeprazole Generic 280 80 $5,393
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 273 75 $1,936
Lisinopril Generic 267 72 $2,014
Gabapentin Generic 245 61 $5,001
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 204 57 $3,340
Metformin Hcl Generic 191 57 $2,551
Losartan Potassium Generic 187 58 $3,575

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joel Swofford's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Swofford practices Family Medicine Physician in N Wilkesboro, NC.
Where does Dr. Joel Swofford practice?
Dr. Joel Swofford practices at 1919 W Park Dr, N Wilkesboro, NC 286593564. Office phone: 3366512980.
What is Dr. Joel Swofford's NPI?
Dr. Joel Swofford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659330116, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Swofford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Swofford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Swofford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Urine microalbumin (protein) level (HCPCS 82043); Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury (HCPCS 82570). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.