Phillip T Suwan, MD
Phillip T Suwan, MD practices as part of a group interventional pain medicine specialist practice in Aiken, SC. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 2017 and has 9+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.25/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 40% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 189dNPPES updated 2025-10-28 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
410 University Pkwy Ste 2600, Aiken, SC 29801-6829
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in South Carolina, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.25/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.3 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in South CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better45.72%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+40.6 pts)
45.72% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.9%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.1 pts)
Top 6% of reporting doctors in South CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
521
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
599
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,854
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $159k
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$679 received from industry
21 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Phillip T Suwan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Board certified · Oct 27, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
9 years in practice
Established
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (Class of 2017)
Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Phillip T Suwan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Phillip T Suwan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Aiken 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 Phillip T Suwan
Dr. Suwan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Aiken, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 644-4264.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Phillip T Suwan
Practice Location
410 University Pkwy Ste 2600, Aiken, SC 29801-6829
Mailing Address
410 University Pkwy Ste 2600, Aiken, SC 29801-6829
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