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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 51 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Confederate Memorial Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. James Paul Swearingen has 2 locations

Wk Eye Institute Pierremont

7607 Youree DrShreveport, LA 71105
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.7 
4.4 
51 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Shreveport , LABossier City , LAShreveport , LAShreveport , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine Med School: LSU Health Shreveport Med School: LSU - Shreveport
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Paul Swearingen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HFN
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Peoples Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Security Life
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Paul Swearingen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Paul Swearingen has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

Dr. James Paul Swearingen holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Confederate Memorial Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1975.

NPI Number

Dr. Swearingen's NPI number is 1003878075.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. James Swearingen speak?
Dr. James Swearingen speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. James Swearingen's office located?
Dr. James Swearingen's office is located at 7607 Youree Dr, Shreveport, LA, 71105.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Swearingen affiliated with?
Dr. James Swearingen is affiliated with Willis Knighton South And Center For Womens Health.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Swearingen?
You can find contact information for Dr. James Swearingen here on Vitals.
Does Dr. James Swearingen accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Swearingen has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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