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Ophthalmology

Irene Cherfas Tsyvine, MD

Works at hospitals in Allentown, PA · Bethlehem, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Irene Cherfas Tsyvine, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1739 W Fairmont St, Allentown, PA 18104. Phone: (610) 437-4988. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Irene Cherfas Tsyvine had 711 Original Medicare patients and 1,846 services. NPI 1083885412. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1739 W Fairmont St, Allentown, PA 18104 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (610) 437‑4988
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Lehigh Valley Hospital, St Lukes Hospital
  • Group practice: Lehigh Valley Center for Sight PC
  • Medical school: Boston University School Of Medicine · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Irene Cherfas Tsyvine, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Irene Cherfas Tsyvine accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Irene Cherfas Tsyvine accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Irene Cherfas Tsyvine see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 711 Original Medicare patients and 1,846 services for Irene Cherfas Tsyvine. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Irene Cherfas Tsyvine's NPI number?
1083885412. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Irene Cherfas Tsyvine, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients711
Services billed to Medicare1,846
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)405 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)371 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)152 services
  4. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)129 services
  5. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)128 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%
  • Anxiety26%

Hospitals where Irene Cherfas Tsyvine works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Irene Cherfas Tsyvine at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390133
  • St Lukes HospitalBethlehem, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390049

Practice locations

Addresses where Irene Cherfas Tsyvine is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Irene Cherfas Tsyvine as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Lehigh Valley Center for Sight PC7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Allentown

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Allentown, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Lehigh Valley Center for Sight PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBoston University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1083885412
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians