Dr. Stephen S. Swain

Dr. Stephen S. Swain

Name: Dr. Stephen S. Swain

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Subspecialties: General Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine / Hospitalist

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University | Residency – Internal Medicine, Tower Health | Active PA State Medical License (through 2024)

Affiliation(s): Integrated Medical Group

P.C.: Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1558334854

About the Doctor

Dr. Stephen S. Swain is a deeply experienced and patient-devoted internist and hospitalist serving the adult population of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, with more than two decades of dedicated clinical practice in General Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University — one of Pennsylvania’s most distinguished academic medical institutions — and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Tower Health from 1982 to 1985, building a strong, broad-based clinical foundation in adult medicine that has supported a long and accomplished career.

Dr. Swain practices at Integrated Medical Group P.C. — a well-rounded multi-specialty group practice that includes internal medicine, family medicine, neurology, orthopedics, and nursing practitioners — giving his patients seamless access to coordinated specialist care across a wide range of disciplines. His dual subspecialty designations in General Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist) position him as a physician equally effective in the outpatient and inpatient settings, ensuring that patients admitted to the hospital benefit from continuity and expertise from a physician with deep familiarity with complex adult conditions. His recognized expertise in Alzheimer’s disease is particularly noteworthy for a general internist, reflecting a meaningful commitment to the care of older adults managing cognitive decline alongside other chronic health conditions.

Patients consistently give Dr. Swain perfect 5 out of 5 scores for thoroughness of examination, follow-up care responsiveness, and time spent with patients — three of the most meaningful indicators of a physician’s genuine commitment to quality care. He has received four patient awards recognizing his attentiveness, thoroughness, generous time with patients, and exceptional bedside manner. He holds an active Pennsylvania State Medical License, accepts Medicaid and multiple major regional and commercial insurance plans, and is currently welcoming new patients. Telehealth services may be available — patients are encouraged to call the practice for details.

• Over 20 years of internal medicine and hospitalist clinical experience
• MD from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
• Residency trained at Tower Health
• Dual subspecialties in General Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist
• Recognized expertise in Alzheimer’s disease, hypertension, and diabetes
• Perfect 5/5 scores for thoroughness, follow-up care, and time with patients
• Four patient awards including Makes Time For Patients and Great Bedside Manner
• Accepts Medicaid and multiple major insurance plans
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University – MD

Residency: Internal Medicine, Tower Health (1982–1985)

Fellowship/Additional Training: Dual subspecialty focus in General Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist; professional awards and honors

Medical Conditions Treated

• Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline
• Chronic hypertension and high blood pressure
• Chronic diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
• High cholesterol and hyperlipidemia
• Coronary artery disease and cardiovascular conditions
• Heart failure and cardiac management
• Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Thyroid and endocrine disorders
• Obesity and metabolic syndrome
• Anxiety and depression
• Urinary tract infections and kidney conditions
• Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Anemia and blood disorders
• Preventable and infectious diseases in adults

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive adult physical examinations and wellness assessments
• Chronic disease monitoring and long-term management
• Inpatient hospitalist care and hospital medicine management
• Cognitive assessments and Alzheimer’s disease evaluation
• Preventive health screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, cancer)
• Vaccinations and adult immunizations
• In-office laboratory testing and blood work
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) and cardiac monitoring
• Medication management and prescription oversight
• Acute illness evaluation and treatment
• Referrals across internal medicine, neurology, orthopedics, and family medicine
• Telehealth consultations (availability subject to confirmation)

Services Offered

Dr. Swain provides a comprehensive and deeply attentive range of internal medicine services at Integrated Medical Group P.C. in Pottsville, Pennsylvania — serving adult patients with a level of dedication and thoroughness that his patients consistently highlight as exceptional. His dual role as both a general internist and a hospitalist gives him a uniquely complete perspective on adult health — managing patients seamlessly from routine outpatient preventive care through complex inpatient hospitalizations when needed. His recognized expertise in Alzheimer’s disease makes him a particularly valuable resource for older adults and families in the Pottsville region navigating the challenges of cognitive decline alongside other chronic health conditions.

His services include:

• Comprehensive Internal Medicine Consultations – thorough evaluation and diagnosis of adult health conditions across all organ systems
• Alzheimer’s Disease & Cognitive Decline Management – specialized primary care evaluation, monitoring, and support for patients and families managing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
• Chronic Disease Management – individualized, long-term care for hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart failure, COPD, and other ongoing adult conditions
• Hospital Medicine / Hospitalist Services – direct inpatient medical management for patients requiring hospital admission and oversight
• Annual Wellness Exams & Preventive Care – routine physical examinations, age-appropriate screenings, and health maintenance for adult patients
• Cardiovascular Risk Management – monitoring and management of blood pressure, cholesterol, cardiac risk factors, and coronary artery disease
• Geriatric Care – age-appropriate health management for older adults including cognitive screening, fall prevention, and polypharmacy oversight
• Acute Illness & Urgent Care – prompt, thorough evaluation and treatment of infections, respiratory illnesses, and other sudden health concerns
• Medication Management – careful coordination and oversight of prescriptions for patients managing multiple or complex chronic conditions
• Specialist Referral & Care Coordination – seamless referrals across the Integrated Medical Group network including neurology, orthopedics, and family medicine
• Mental Health Support – initial evaluation and management of anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions in adult patients
• Telehealth Consultations – remote care options potentially available for follow-up and chronic disease management; call for details
• Medicaid-Accessible Internal Medicine – broad insurance acceptance ensuring quality adult primary and hospital care is available to all patients in the Pottsville community

Accepted Insurances

• Amerihealth Caritas (Medicaid, Medicare)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Medicare, PPO)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (POS, PPO)
• Capital Blue Cross (HMO, Medicare)
• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Highmark (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

Please contact the practice directly at (570) 621-5987 to confirm your specific plan is currently accepted.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 100 Schuylkill Medical Plz, Suite 202, Pottsville, PA 17901

Phone: (570) 621-5987

Hospital Affiliations

Specific hospital affiliations were not listed in the available records. Patients seeking this information are advised to contact Integrated Medical Group P.C. directly at (570) 621-5987 for the most current affiliation details.