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- 234 E 149Th St, #2A6, Bronx, NY 10451
About Dr. Sweeney
Based in Bronx, NY, Tara Sweeney, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Tara graduated from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in 1993. Medicare claims data shows Tara provided 2,868 services to 2,516 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, imaging of optic nerve, and established patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1871664565 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (718) 579-5454
- Email not available
Practice Locations
234 E 149TH ST #2A6
Bronx, NY 10451
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
2,868 services · 2,516 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
117 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
114 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
527 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
520 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
200 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
169 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
139 | 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.
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 Bronx 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1993 at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 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 does Dr. Sweeney specialize in?
Dr. Sweeney is an eye doctor in Bronx, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Sweeney located?
Dr. Sweeney is listed at 234 E 149Th St #2A6, Bronx, NY 10451. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sweeney's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 579-5454. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Sweeney?
Dr. Sweeney's National Provider Identifier is 1871664565. 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. Sweeney go to medical school?
Dr. Sweeney attended Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Sweeney have?
Dr. Sweeney has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Sweeney do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sweeney performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and established patient complete 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
Is Dr. Sweeney's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sweeney. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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