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Ophthalmology

Monte R. Sichelman, MD

Works at hospitals in Lakeland, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Monte R. Sichelman, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1247 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805. Phone: (863) 688-5604. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Monte R. Sichelman had 826 Original Medicare patients and 2,039 services. NPI 1518085406. 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: 1247 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (863) 688‑5604
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Lakeland Regional Medical Center
  • Group practice: The Eye Physicians of Pinellas, PA
  • Medical school: University Of South Florida College Of Medicine · graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Monte R. Sichelman, 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 Monte R. Sichelman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Monte R. Sichelman 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 Monte R. Sichelman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 826 Original Medicare patients and 2,039 services for Monte R. Sichelman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Monte R. Sichelman's NPI number?
1518085406. 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 Monte R. Sichelman, 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 patients826
Services billed to Medicare2,039
Different services or procedures30
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)662 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)548 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)160 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)154 services
  5. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)108 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%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Chronic kidney disease39%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%

Hospitals where Monte R. Sichelman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Monte R. Sichelman 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 Monte R. Sichelman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Monte R. Sichelman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Eye Physicians of Pinellas, PA39 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Lakeland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakeland, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Eye Physicians of Pinellas, PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Florida College Of Medicine
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518085406
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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