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Ophthalmology

Louis H. Sweterlitsch Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Philadelphia, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Louis H. Sweterlitsch Iii, MD is an ophthalmologist at 840 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Phone: (215) 928-3041. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Louis H. Sweterlitsch Iii had 533 Original Medicare patients and 626 services. NPI 1376612689. 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: 840 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 · Directions
  • Phone: (215) 928‑3041
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • Group practice: Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc
  • Medical school: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University · graduated 1992 (34 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Louis H. Sweterlitsch Iii, 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 Louis H. Sweterlitsch Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis H. Sweterlitsch Iii 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 Louis H. Sweterlitsch Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 533 Original Medicare patients and 626 services for Louis H. Sweterlitsch Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Louis H. Sweterlitsch Iii's NPI number?
1376612689. 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 Louis H. Sweterlitsch Iii, 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 patients533
Services billed to Medicare626
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)229 services
  2. Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)166 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)49 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)28 services
  5. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)26 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%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes37%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%

Hospitals where Louis H. Sweterlitsch Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Louis H. Sweterlitsch Iii 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Louis H. Sweterlitsch Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Louis H. Sweterlitsch Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc147 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Philadelphia

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

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Other clinicians in Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1376612689
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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