Physician Profile
Louis H. Sweterlitsch, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sweterlitsch
Louis H. Sweterlitsch, MD practices ophthalmology in Bethlehem, PA. Louis is a 1992 graduate of Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Medicare claims data shows Louis provided 576 services to 562 patients. The services billed most often include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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) 867-5061
- Email not available
Practice Locations
65 E ELIZABETH AVE SUITE 207
Bethlehem, PA 18018
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
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
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
576 services · 562 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
229 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99283 |
166 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
49 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
16 | 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 Bethlehem 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Sweterlitsch specialize in?
Dr. Sweterlitsch is an eye doctor in Bethlehem, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Sweterlitsch located?
Dr. Sweterlitsch is listed at 65 E Elizabeth Ave Suite 207, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sweterlitsch's phone number?
The number on file is (610) 867-5061. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Sweterlitsch?
Dr. Sweterlitsch's National Provider Identifier is 1376612689. 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 Dr. Sweterlitsch go to medical school?
Dr. Sweterlitsch attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Sweterlitsch have?
Dr. Sweterlitsch has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Sweterlitsch do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sweterlitsch provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Sweterlitsch's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sweterlitsch. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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