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Active NPI 1720075310 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Steven Vale , MD

Ophthalmology • Scranton, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steven Vale, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Scranton, PA. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Pennsylvania in 1988, Dr. Vale delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4 MEADOW AVE.

Dr. Vale accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, new 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

4 Meadow Ave

Scranton, PA 185052337

Telephone 5705041530
Fax 5705041533
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Pennsylvania

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Scranton, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +2.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 36.0 Yrs
State Avg: 30.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Scranton, PA (1152 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
21.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Vale (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Scranton Specialty Average (36.0 Years) 36.0 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
37 25 $80.00 $78.88
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
27 26 $65.00 $23.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
25 25 $140.00 $121.49

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License PA MD041945-L

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.

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
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 4 MEADOW AVE, SCRANTON, PA 185052337 (Tel: 5705041530)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at RURAL ROUTE #5, 510 HIGHLAND AVENUE, CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 184119079 (Tel: 5705871960)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as STEVEN VALE, M.D.

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

Ophthalmology (License #MD041945-L in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 29, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720075310
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 29, 2005
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Rural Route #5, 510 Highland Avenue

Clarks Summit, PA 184119079

Phone: 5705871960

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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