Physician Profile
Lama Al-Aswad, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Al-Aswad
Based in Philadelphia, PA, Lama Al-Aswad, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Lama provided 1,829 services to 1,511 patients. 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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. NPI 1336174937 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (215) 662-8100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
51 N 39TH ST
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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
1,829 services · 1,511 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
45 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
40 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
181 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
156 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
136 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
113 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
86 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
65 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
30 | As often as other 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Philadelphia 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Lama Al-Aswad?
Lama Al-Aswad 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 Lama Al-Aswad's address?
Lama Al-Aswad is listed at 51 N 39Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Lama Al-Aswad?
The number on file is (215) 662-8100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Lama Al-Aswad?
Lama Al-Aswad's National Provider Identifier is 1336174937. 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 Lama Al-Aswad train?
Lama Al-Aswad attended Other, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Lama Al-Aswad have?
Lama Al-Aswad has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Lama Al-Aswad perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Lama Al-Aswad performs procedures including creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; 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
Is Lama Al-Aswad's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lama Al-Aswad. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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