Physician Profile
Alan J. Twer, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Twer
Alan J. Twer, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Philadelphia, PA. Alan is a 1986 graduate of Medical College of Pennsylvania. According to Medicare claims data, Alan cared for 628 Medicare patients across 810 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and new patient complete exam of visual system.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (215) 742-7474
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7900 BUSTLETON AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
810 services · 628 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
440 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
187 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
50 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Philadelphia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1986 at Medical College of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Alan J. Twer?
Alan J. Twer is an eye doctor in Philadelphia, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Alan J. Twer's address?
Alan J. Twer is listed at 7900 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Alan J. Twer?
The number on file is (215) 742-7474. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Alan J. Twer's NPI number?
Alan J. Twer's National Provider Identifier is 1659319382. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Alan J. Twer train?
Alan J. Twer attended Medical College of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Alan J. Twer been practicing?
Alan J. Twer has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Alan J. Twer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Alan J. Twer performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Alan J. Twer confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alan J. Twer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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