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Ophthalmology

Sydney L. Tyson, MD

Sees patients in Cherry Hill, NJ · Vineland, NJ · Philadelphia, PA · New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Sydney L. Tyson, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1401 Route 70 E, Suite 18, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Phone: (856) 428-5797. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sydney L. Tyson had 1,263 Original Medicare patients and 5,293 services. NPI 1639113665. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1401 Route 70 E, Suite 18, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (856) 428‑5797
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Harvard Medical School · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sydney L. Tyson, 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 Sydney L. Tyson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sydney L. Tyson 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 Sydney L. Tyson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,263 Original Medicare patients and 5,293 services for Sydney L. Tyson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sydney L. Tyson's NPI number?
1639113665. 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 Sydney L. Tyson, 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 patients1,263
Services billed to Medicare5,293
Different services or procedures44
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)893 services
  2. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)378 services
  3. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)322 services
  4. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)279 services
  5. Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)174 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%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Anxiety24%

Practice locations

Addresses where Sydney L. Tyson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sydney L. Tyson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc147 clinicians in the group
  • Associated Retinal Consultants LLC117 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Cherry Hill

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cherry Hill, NJ — 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 schoolHarvard Medical School
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639113665
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Sources

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