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Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Professional interests include: stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), cervical (neck) spine problems, trigeminal neuralgia, and more.

513 Brookwood Boulevard Suite 372
Birmingham, AL 35209

(205) 949-1800

Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD is a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine.

Office Locations

513 Brookwood Boulevard Suite 372
Birmingham, AL 35209

(205) 949-1800

(205) 870-7735

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“The speakers who lauded Jabo were former Gov. Bob Riley, former Lt. Gov. Steve Windom and Dr. Swaid Swaid.”—"Celebrating longevity in the Legislature - The Selma Times-Journal", The Selma Times-Journal, June 2016

“The speakers who lauded Jabo were former Governor Bob Riley, former Lt. Gov. Steve Windom and Dr. Swaid Swaid.”—"Jabo, like many in legislature, is loyal to the state - The Atmore Advance", The Atmore Advance, June 2016

“Swaid N. Swaid is a neurosurgeon in private practice in Birmingham.”—"Hokes Bluff man gets relief for painful condition", The Gadsden Times, February 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	184
image guided procedures	12
neck surgery	25
nerve procedures	28
radiation therapy	12
spinal procedures	129
X-rays	89

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
decompression surgery	46
doctor visit	247
image guided procedures	27
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	46
radiation therapy	27
spinal procedures	210
X-rays	142

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	212
image guided procedures	24
neck surgery	20
nerve procedures	42
radiation therapy	24
spinal procedures	188
X-rays	126

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	12
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
decompression surgery	48
doctor visit	228
image guided procedures	22
neck surgery	28
nerve procedures	48
radiation therapy	22
spinal procedures	155
X-rays	78

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	282
image guided procedures	24
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	18
radiation therapy	24
spinal procedures	78
X-rays	42

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	234
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	38
spinal procedures	142
X-rays	85

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	221
neck surgery	21
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	128
X-rays	86

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	236
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	31
spinal procedures	156
X-rays	109

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	11
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL during 2020 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	151
spinal procedures	55
X-rays	55

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	76

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	164
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	33
spinal procedures	89
X-rays	56

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	209
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	110
X-rays	80

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	94

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL during 2023 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	197
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	113
X-rays	68

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	213
image guided procedures	21
neck surgery	19
nerve procedures	33
radiation therapy	21
spinal procedures	129
X-rays	84

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD.

**Gender**
Female	113
Male	87

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	155
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	1
75 to 84	34
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	3
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgeons

Licensed In: Alabama

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Birmingham, AL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
NUVASIVE, INC.	$358 CoRoent $122	COHERE $69	Helix $68	PLIF $39	XLIF $24	Other $37
Spinal Elements, Inc.	$253 Medical Devices $130	Medical Device $123
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$115 Thoracolumbar $52	Tissue Management $50	ACF $12
Philips Electronics North America Corporation	$104 IGT_D Peripheral $104
Boston Scientific Corporation	$53 CoverEdge 32 $36	$18
Other	$207 INTELLIS $60	CHESAPEAKE $47	DERMABOND PRINEO $24	FERKEL $16	Surgical Care - Floseal $15	Other $45

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,091

Biography

Dr. Swaid Swaid, who practices in Birmingham, AL, is a medical specialist in neurosurgery. Dr. Swaid has obtained a license to practice in Alabama.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Swaid Nofal Swaid, MD From 2012 - 2023

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