Kristina Kaneshiro Swiggum, MD
Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine
Kristina Kaneshiro Swiggum is a Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Spokane Valley, WA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 23 years in internal medicine, Kristina Kaneshiro Swiggum, MD is a long-established geriatrician in Spokane Valley. A University of California, Geffen School of Medicine graduate since 2003, she brings 23+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1215 N Mcdonald Rd #101, Spokane Valley, WA 99216-1557
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.62%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.5 pts)
5.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
86
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
147
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,246
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $107k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$425 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Kristina Kaneshiro Swiggum's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla
Board certified · Mar 12, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, falls prevention, and end-of-life care planning.
Taxonomy: 207RG0300X
Education & Training
University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Kristina Kaneshiro Swiggum
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristina Kaneshiro Swiggum for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Spokane Valley required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kristina Kaneshiro Swiggum
Dr. Swiggum is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Spokane Valley, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (509) 924-1950.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kristina Kaneshiro Swiggum
Practice Location
1215 N Mcdonald Rd #101, Spokane Valley, WA 99216-1557
Mailing Address
1215 N Mcdonald Rd #101, Spokane Valley, WA 99216-1557
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