Veronica M Swannigan, MD
Veronica M Swannigan is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Memphis, TN with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Veronica M Swannigan, MD has been part of the Memphis medical community since 2005 in group practice. A Meharry Medical College School of Medicine graduate since 1998, she brings 28+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 90.45/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 54% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1200 Peabody Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-4506
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.45/100
Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.64%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
7.64% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.2%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
117
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
354
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,197
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $954k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
28 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
Po Box 41527, Memphis, TN 38174-1527
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Veronica M Swannigan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Veronica M Swannigan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Memphis 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 Veronica M Swannigan
Dr. Swannigan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Memphis, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (901) 272-0003.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1200 Peabody Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-4506
Mailing Address
Po Box 41527, Memphis, TN 38174-1527
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