Physician Profile
Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kessler-Schwartz
Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Schenectady, NY specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Susan cared for 1,870 Medicare patients across 2,415 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and exam of visual field with extended testing. This provider record is associated with NPI 1538105358.
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
- (518) 344-7527
- Email not available
Practice Locations
700 MCCLELLAN ST
Schenectady, NY 12304
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
2,415 services · 1,870 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
65 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
35 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
577 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
390 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
387 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
291 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
203 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
111 | 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Schenectady 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Other 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 NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz's specialty?
Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz is an eye doctor in Schenectady, 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 Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz?
Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz is listed at 700 Mcclellan St, Schenectady, NY 12304. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz?
The number on file is (518) 344-7527. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz's NPI number?
Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz's National Provider Identifier is 1538105358. 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 Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz's education?
Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz attended Other, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz been practicing?
Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system 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
Has Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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