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- 6131 Luther Ln, Suite 216, Dallas, TX 75225
About Dr. Swanson
Based in Dallas, TX, Susan L. Swanson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Susan graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 1988. Medicare claims data shows Susan provided 4,422 services to 3,809 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1942372339 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (214) 987-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6131 LUTHER LN SUITE 216
Dallas, TX 75225
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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,422 services · 3,809 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
163 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
36 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision and drainage of abscess of eyelid | Procedure | 67700 |
26 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body or stone in tear passages | Procedure | 68530 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Simple or single drainage of skin abscess | Procedure | 10060 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
132 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
949 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
772 | More 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
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 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Dallas 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Swanson specialize in?
Dr. Swanson is an eye doctor in Dallas, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Swanson located?
Dr. Swanson is listed at 6131 Luther Ln Suite 216, Dallas, TX 75225. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Swanson's phone number?
The number on file is (214) 987-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Swanson?
Dr. Swanson's National Provider Identifier is 1942372339. 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. Swanson go to medical school?
Dr. Swanson attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Swanson have?
Dr. Swanson has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Swanson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Swanson performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and incision and drainage of abscess of eyelid; 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 imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Swanson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Swanson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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