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- 800 Eaton Ave, Suite 101, Bethlehem, PA 18018
About Dr. Alterman
Michael Alterman, D.O. is a healthcare provider in Bethlehem, PA specializing in ophthalmology. Michael trained at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2010. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 3,060 Medicare patients across 3,881 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. This provider record is associated with NPI 1174834626.
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) 691-3335
- Email not available
Practice Locations
800 EATON AVE SUITE 101
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
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
3,881 services · 3,060 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
338 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
122 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
121 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
37 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,020 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
583 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
333 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
328 | More 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
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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.
Other eye doctors in Bethlehem 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2010 at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 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 is Michael Alterman's specialty?
Michael Alterman 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 can I find Michael Alterman?
Michael Alterman is listed at 800 Eaton Ave Suite 101, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Michael Alterman?
The number on file is (610) 691-3335. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Michael Alterman's NPI number?
Michael Alterman's National Provider Identifier is 1174834626. 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 Michael Alterman's education?
Michael Alterman attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael Alterman been practicing?
Michael Alterman has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Michael Alterman known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael Alterman performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused 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
Has Michael Alterman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael Alterman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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