Doctor Profile

Ear, Nose & Throat · Otolaryngology

Ronnie E. Swain, Jr.

MD · Otolaryngology · University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
2880 DAUPHIN ST
Mobile, AL 36606
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 30+ Years Practicing
861
Medicare Patients / yr
13
Procedures Billed
30
Years Practicing
4
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Swain

See which plans Dr. Swain accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Alabama, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Swain is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 36606, AL — the Otolaryngology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (251) 473-1900 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Swain Does

Dr. Swain served 861 Medicare patients across 1,056 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Otolaryngology in Alabama (804 patients across 129 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)242180
X-ray of paranasal sinus, minimum of 3 views (70220)165136
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)157104
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (99203)101101
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)9077

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Swain billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Swain is affiliated with 4 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 4 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Thomas Hospital

Fairhope, AL
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Usa Health Hca Providence Hospital, Llc

Mobile, AL
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Mobile Infirmary Medical Center

Mobile, AL
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Usa Health University Hospital

Mobile, AL
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Swain practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Swain offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 2880 DAUPHIN ST, Mobile, AL 36606
Phone: (251) 473-1900

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

26 min

Average commute time in this zip · 92% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

81.7621

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors near 36606, AL

If Dr. Swain isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest ear nose and throat doctors near 36606, AL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Jessica E. SouthwoodOtolaryngology4301.1 mi
Kacie R. OglesbyOtolaryngology1.1 mi
Brian P. SullivanOtolaryngology7401.1 mi
Michael B. LyonsOtolaryngology2.1 mi
Kimberly A. ElliottOtolaryngology5012.2 mi
Brian J. JohnsonOtolaryngology602.2 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Swain takes three steps:

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Ronnie E. Swain, Jr.: Common Questions

Does Dr. Swain accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Swain is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Swain depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 36606, AL →
Where is Dr. Swain's office?
Dr. Swain practices at 2880 DAUPHIN ST, Mobile, AL 36606. Phone: (251) 473-1900.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Swain accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (251) 473-1900 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 36606, AL to see available options.
Does Dr. Swain offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Swain as offering telehealth. Call the office at (251) 473-1900 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Swain?
Dr. Swain graduated in 1996 and has been practicing for approximately 30 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Swain treated 861 Medicare patients across 13 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Swain is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (251) 473-1900 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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