MR. LOUIS H SWETERLITSCH MD
NPI 1346239860
Ophthalmology in Bethlehem, PA

NPI Status: Active since October 18, 2005

Contact Information

65 E ELIZABETH AVE
SUITE 207
BETHLEHEM, PA
ZIP 18018
Phone: (610) 867-5061
Fax: (610) 867-5062

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About LOUIS SWETERLITSCH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Louis Sweterlitsch, a provider established in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1346239860 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number MD027962L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1346239860
Provider Name
MR. LOUIS H SWETERLITSCH MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
65 E ELIZABETH AVE SUITE 207 BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Location Phone
(610) 867-5061
Location Fax
(610) 867-5062
Mailing Address
65 E ELIZABETH AVE SUITE 207 BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Mailing Phone
(610) 867-5061
Mailing Fax
(610) 867-5062
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-18-2005
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Ophthalmologists like Louis Sweterlitsch specialize in diagnosing and treating eye conditions. They may perform surgeries to correct vision issues or prevent vision loss due to diseases like glaucoma. Additionally, they can provide eyeglasses, prescribe contact lenses, and offer other vision-related services.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Ophthalmology

Taxonomy Code
207W00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD027962L
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
SW16081MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
B32618MEDICARE UPIN (02)PA 

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1346239860, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
0
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 4 → 8 2 → 4 9 → 18 → 9 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 3 + 8 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 70

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 70 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1346239860.

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Dentist (General Practice)
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Internal Medicine
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 514
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Family Medicine
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 208
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 708
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Podiatrist
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 404
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Dentist (General Practice)
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 504
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Ophthalmology
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 207
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Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder)
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 301A
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Psychologist
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 301A
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 301A
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 301A
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Community/Behavioral Health
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 301A
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 404
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Clinic/Center (Adult Mental Health)
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 301A
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Community/Behavioral Health
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 301A
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Counselor (Professional)
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 412
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Counselor (Professional)
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 412
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Psychologist
65 E ELIZABETH AVE, SUITE 608
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1346239860, enumerated as an "individual" on October 18, 2005.

The provider is located at 65 E ELIZABETH AVE SUITE 207 BETHLEHEM, PA 18018 and the phone number is (610) 867-5061.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.