Dr Louis H Sweterlitsch Iii, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Bethlehem, PA

Dr Louis H Sweterlitsch Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc and his current practice location is 65 E Elizabeth Ave, Suite 207, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 867-5061.

Dr Louis H Sweterlitsch Iii is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD059505L) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1376612689.

Contact Information

Dr Louis H Sweterlitsch Iii, MD
65 E Elizabeth Ave, Suite 207,
Bethlehem, PA 18018-5518
(610) 867-5061
(670) 867-5062

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Louis H Sweterlitsch Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience32 Years
Location65 E Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Louis H Sweterlitsch Iii attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376612689
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618018409
  • Enrollment ID: I20091230000252

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Louis H Sweterlitsch Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376612689NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD059505L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc9133025166129

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Louis H Sweterlitsch Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184624009
PECOS PAC ID: 9133025166
Enrollment ID: O20031210000801

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Louis H Sweterlitsch Iii is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Louis H Sweterlitsch Iii, MD
65 E Elizabeth Ave, Suite 207,
Bethlehem, PA 18018-5518

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Dr Louis H Sweterlitsch Iii, MD
65 E Elizabeth Ave, Suite 207,
Bethlehem, PA 18018-5518

Ph: (610) 867-5061

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