Physician Profile
Paul P. Svitra, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Svitra
Based in Garden City, NY, Paul P. Svitra, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Paul graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1984. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 1,156 services to 1,002 patients. The services billed most often include exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye, photography of the retina, and exam of the internal drainage system of eye.
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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
- (516) 327-0505
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1055 FRANKLIN AVE STE 100
Garden City, NY 11530
1055 Franklin Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
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
1,156 services · 1,002 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
38 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
33 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
240 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
227 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
166 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
160 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
111 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
76 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
37 | 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.
Other eye doctors in Garden City 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1984 at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of growth of retina using a laser 6
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Svitra's specialty?
Dr. Svitra is an eye doctor in Garden City, NY. 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. Svitra?
Dr. Svitra is listed at 1055 Franklin Ave Ste 100, Garden City, NY 11530. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Svitra?
The number on file is (516) 327-0505. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Svitra?
Dr. Svitra's National Provider Identifier is 1730230533. 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. Svitra's medical education?
Dr. Svitra attended Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Svitra have?
Dr. Svitra has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Svitra known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Svitra performs procedures including destruction of growth of retina using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Svitra's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Svitra. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.