Physician Profile
Christine G. Saad, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Saad
Christine G. Saad, MD is a healthcare provider in Allentown, PA specializing in ophthalmology. Christine trained at Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. Christine is also listed as specializing in optometrist — corneal & contact lens. According to Medicare claims data, Christine cared for 2,078 Medicare patients across 2,343 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, imaging of optic nerve, and exam of visual field with extended testing. This provider record is associated with NPI 1982648226.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (610) 969-3070
- Email not available
Practice Locations
401 N 17TH ST STE 103
Allentown, PA 18104
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
2,343 services · 2,078 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
126 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
76 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
398 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
285 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
99 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
66 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with intermediate testing | Treatment | 92082 |
57 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
44 | 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Allentown 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Saad's specialty?
Dr. Saad is an eye doctor in Allentown, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Saad?
Dr. Saad is listed at 401 N 17Th St Ste 103, Allentown, PA 18104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Saad?
The number on file is (610) 969-3070. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Saad's NPI number?
Dr. Saad's National Provider Identifier is 1982648226. 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
What is Dr. Saad's medical education?
Dr. Saad attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Saad been practicing?
Dr. Saad has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Saad known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Saad performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Saad confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Saad. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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