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- 30 Medical Center Blvd Ste 104, Chester, PA 19013
About Dr. Witherell
John C. Witherell, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Chester, PA specializing in ophthalmology. John trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1994. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 2,535 Medicare patients across 2,985 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power. This provider record is associated with NPI 1811984206.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 874-5261
- Email not available
Practice Locations
30 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE 104
Chester, PA 19013
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,985 services · 2,535 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
218 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
92 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
240 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
196 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
185 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
152 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
118 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
69 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
45 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
33 | 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 4
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 Chester 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1994 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does John C. Witherell specialize in?
John C. Witherell is an eye doctor in Chester, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is John C. Witherell located?
John C. Witherell is listed at 30 Medical Center Blvd Ste 104, Chester, PA 19013. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is John C. Witherell's phone number?
The number on file is (610) 874-5261. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is John C. Witherell's NPI number?
John C. Witherell's National Provider Identifier is 1811984206. 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 John C. Witherell train?
John C. Witherell attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has John C. Witherell been practicing?
John C. Witherell has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does John C. Witherell do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, John C. Witherell performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has John C. Witherell confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John C. Witherell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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