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- 5792 Widewaters Pkwy Ste 101, Syracuse, NY 13214
About Dr. Spitzer
Stephen G. Spitzer, MD practices ophthalmology — cornea & external disease in Syracuse, NY. Stephen is a 2000 graduate of State University of Ny Upstate Medical University. Stephen is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Stephen provided 3,556 services to 3,090 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with extended testing. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669456349.
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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
- (315) 422-4412
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5792 WIDEWATERS PKWY STE 101
Syracuse, NY 13214
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
3,556 services · 3,090 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
252 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
44 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | Procedure | 65756 |
17 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
40 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,082 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
323 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
310 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
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.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University 2
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Spitzer?
Dr. Spitzer is an eye doctor in Syracuse, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Cornea & External Disease”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Spitzer's address?
Dr. Spitzer is listed at 5792 Widewaters Pkwy Ste 101, Syracuse, NY 13214. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Spitzer?
The number on file is (315) 422-4412. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Spitzer?
Dr. Spitzer's National Provider Identifier is 1669456349. 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. Spitzer train?
Dr. Spitzer attended State University of Ny Upstate Medical University, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Spitzer have?
Dr. Spitzer has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Spitzer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Spitzer performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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