Quick answers
- Does Gene Sweetnam accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gene Sweetnam 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 Gene Sweetnam see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 451 Original Medicare patients and 2,213 services for Gene Sweetnam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gene Sweetnam's NPI number?
- 1972560241. 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 Gene Sweetnam, 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 patients | 451 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,213 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)462 services
- Ct scan of cornea (92025)412 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)356 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)351 services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)210 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure52%
- Arthritis33%
- Diabetes18%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
- Chronic kidney disease14%
Practice locations
Addresses where Gene Sweetnam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5206 Rolling Rd, Suite ABurke, VA 22015 (703) 425‑2000
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Burke
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Burke, VA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pennsylvania College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972560241 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians