Active NPI 1376612689 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Louis H Sweterlitsch , MD

Ophthalmology • Bethlehem, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Louis Sweterlitsch, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Bethlehem, PA. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1992, Dr. Sweterlitsch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 65 E ELIZABETH AVE.

Dr. Sweterlitsch is affiliated with Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

65 E Elizabeth Ave
Suite 207

Bethlehem, PA 180185518

Telephone 6108675061

Fax 6708675062

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Valley Counseling Group Llc Facility NPI 1093888026

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Bethlehem, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +11.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.8 Yrs

State Avg: 30.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

14 Specialists

Practicing in Bethlehem, PA (1152 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

38.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sweterlitsch (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Bethlehem Specialty Average (22.8 Years) 22.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	229	223	$225.11	$122.02
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	166	159	$125.75	$71.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$175.00	$130.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	28	$120.00	$93.12
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	26	26	$145.00	$90.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$205.00	$129.02
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	18	18	$270.83	$177.10
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	16	$300.00	$174.48
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	12	$65.42	$33.06
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	11	$105.00	$50.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	32	32	$225.00	$120.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	16	$120.00	$93.89
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	15	15	$145.00	$93.86
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	15	15	$125.00	$74.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$121.80	$121.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	114	104	$121.16	$120.93
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	52	52	$46.09	$35.92
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	46	45	$28.68	$27.01
92250 Photography of the retina	44	43	$92.95	$37.85
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	20	19	$81.64	$81.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$100.00	$61.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	261	204	$120.86	$120.26
92250 Photography of the retina	131	126	$89.01	$43.09
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	110	105	$46.39	$35.59
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	98	93	$28.41	$26.86
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	60	54	$82.51	$82.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	54	54	$100.00	$60.67
92134 Imaging of retina	24	23	$46.15	$39.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	670	442	$120.67	$115.58
92250 Photography of the retina	357	345	$90.88	$44.78
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	348	334	$100.00	$59.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	287	273	$45.88	$33.10
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	278	268	$28.24	$25.76
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	144	119	$82.44	$79.01
92134 Imaging of retina	79	75	$46.17	$37.89
92025 Ct scan of cornea	23	22	$38.76	$33.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$143.96	$138.77
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	15	15	$30.00	$11.15
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	13	13	$500.00	$292.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$90.00	$69.52
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	11	11	$200.00	$65.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	718	477	$120.54	$115.06
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	357	346	$100.00	$55.45
92250 Photography of the retina	348	329	$84.84	$48.86
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	297	278	$45.73	$32.57
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	267	261	$28.14	$24.63
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	251	251	$200.00	$135.22
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	203	163	$82.44	$79.36
92134 Imaging of retina	107	96	$46.39	$37.34
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	35	30	$500.00	$285.55
92025 Ct scan of cornea	33	29	$37.21	$33.14
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	21	21	$30.00	$13.22
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$144.91	$138.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	17	$90.00	$67.05
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	16	11	$2200.00	$281.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	705	494	$120.44	$111.25
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	384	362	$200.00	$131.64
92250 Photography of the retina	357	347	$79.38	$56.70
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	325	293	$45.77	$32.46
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	267	257	$27.93	$24.32
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	251	202	$82.30	$76.34
92134 Imaging of retina	135	126	$46.16	$36.22
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	116	114	$100.00	$53.50
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	45	40	$500.00	$279.74
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	41	31	$197.20	$79.53
92025 Ct scan of cornea	39	38	$38.83	$32.75
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	35	24	$2200.00	$579.52
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$144.91	$133.90
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	22	22	$30.00	$12.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	16	$90.00	$65.99
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	15	15	$200.00	$113.76

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License PA MD059505L

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc

840 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 191075109

Phone: 2159283041

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Louis Sweterlitsch , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1346239860

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 207, BETHLEHEM, PA 180185518 (Tel: 6108675061)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 207, BETHLEHEM, PA 180185518

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as LOUIS SWETERLITSCH, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #MD059505L in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1376612689

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 08, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

65 E Elizabeth Ave, Suite 207

Bethlehem, PA 180185518

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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