Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thomas Swantkowski, MD
Gastroenterology · Pinehurst, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Swantkowski from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Swantkowski
Dr. Thomas Swantkowski is a gastroenterology specialist in Pinehurst, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Swantkowski performed 9,422 Medicare services across 1,492 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Swantkowski received a total of $24,596 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 273 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Swantkowski is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in NC
$24,596 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,422
Medicare services
Top 3% in NC for gastroenterology
1,492
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~471 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vedolizumab infusion (Entyvio) This procedure involves the administration of vedolizumab via injection. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
4,800 | $17 | $32 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
3,060 | $0 | $1 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
211 | $198 | $1,677 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
151 | $8 | $20 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
127 | $80 | $975 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
113 | $91 | $196 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
110 | $61 | $135 |
| Dilation of esophagus | 80 | $30 | $425 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
79 | $6 | $40 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
75 | $79 | $858 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
68 | $124 | $296 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
54 | $10 | $77 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
54 | $166 | $1,190 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
51 | $93 | $1,300 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
33 | $122 | $1,190 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
33 | $42 | $80 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
31 | $80 | $195 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
30 | $165 | $2,050 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
28 | $169 | $1,190 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
24 | $47 | $175 |
| Iron level test | 23 | $6 | $46 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
22 | $9 | $42 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
21 | $8 | $40 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
20 | $5 | $35 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 17 | $8 | $57 |
| Amylase enzyme level test A blood test that measures the amount of amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands, to help evaluate pancreatic health. |
17 | $6 | $37 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
15 | $48 | $230 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
15 | $10 | $40 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
14 | $42 | $170 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
13 | $13 | $80 |
| Injection beneath large bowel lining via endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to inject medication or fluid beneath the lining of the large intestine. |
11 | $25 | $1,575 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
11 | $5 | $85 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
11 | $138 | $260 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
51.2% high complexity
37.3% medium
11.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$24,596
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,514/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NC for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
273
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$9,356 (38.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,003 (36.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,237 (25.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,131
2023
$1,427
2022
$639
2021
$311
2020
$72
2019
$5,655
2018
$14,362
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$762
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$202
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$199
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$184
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$147
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$127
Boston Scientific Corporation
$100
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$80
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$51
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$49
PFIZER INC.
$41
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$28
QOL Medical, LLC
$28
Celgene Corporation
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Lilly USA, LLC
$22
Sandoz Inc.
$21
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 54.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$9,679
Allergan Inc.
$9,003
ABBVIE INC.
$1,077
AbbVie, Inc.
$774
AbbVie Inc.
$756
PFIZER INC.
$383
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$274
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$221
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$202
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$199
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$154
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$152
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$147
Celgene Corporation
$146
Boston Scientific Corporation
$146
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$144
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$127
Olympus America Inc.
$113
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$103
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$98
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$80
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$66
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$66
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$55
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$37
Ardelyx, Inc.
$34
QOL Medical, LLC
$28
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Organon LLC
$26
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$22
Lilly USA, LLC
$22
Sandoz Inc.
$21
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$18
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$17
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$17
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$17
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$16
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$12
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$11
Top 3 companies account for 80.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
6.0 X 26 CM WO/GW · Amitiza · CLENPIQ · CREON · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Dexilant · ENTYVIO · EXALT BX 4 · Entyvio · GATTEX · GIMOTI · HUMIRA · HYRIMOZ · Heplisav-B · Humira · IBSRELA · IDACIO · IMAGINA · INJECTAFER · IQIRVO · LILETTA · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · Mavyret · Motegrity · Movantik · OCALIVA · OMVOH · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SPYGLASS · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUPREP · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · Talicia · Trulance · UROPASS II · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VOWST · WATCHMAN FLX · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (38%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for gastroenterology in NC.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
10.7
County median income
$82,837
Nearest hospital
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Swantkowski is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NC), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of NC peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Swantkowski experienced with vedolizumab infusion (entyvio)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Swantkowski performed 4,800 vedolizumab infusion (entyvio) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Swantkowski receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Swantkowski received a total of $24,596 from 44 companies across 273 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Swantkowski's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Pinehurst?
Dr. Swantkowski's average Medicare payment per service is $22. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Swantkowski) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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