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Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD

(287 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

Drexel University College of Medicine (1978)

Professional interests include: rheumatic diseases

1665 VALLEY CENTER PARKWAY SUITE 150
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017

(484) 503-0055

Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD is a rheumatologist in BETHLEHEM, PA specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network.

Office Locations

1665 VALLEY CENTER PARKWAY SUITE 150
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017

(610) 868-8460

(610) 868-8435

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

intravenous infusion

In 2023, Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD performed more intravenous (IV) infusion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint aspiration

joint injections

In 2023, Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD performed more joint aspiration, and joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

In 2012, Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD treated as a rheumatologist in BETHLEHEM, PA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	229
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	353
chemotherapy	353
doctor visit	1397
injections	229
minimally invasive procedures	396

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD treated as a rheumatologist in BETHLEHEM, PA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	240
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	458
chemotherapy	458
doctor visit	1490
hospital care	11
injections	240
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	486

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	488

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	585
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	66
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	51
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD treated as a rheumatologist in BETHLEHEM, PA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	226
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	562
chemotherapy	562
doctor visit	1538
hospital care	15
injections	226
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	608

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	622
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	77
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	47
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD treated as a rheumatologist in BETHLEHEM, PA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	284
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	714
chemotherapy	714
doctor visit	1631
hospital care	15
injections	284
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	788

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	1100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1296
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	614
From 75 to 84	462
85 and over	148
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	45
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD treated as a rheumatologist in BETHLEHEM, PA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	258
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	700
chemotherapy	700
doctor visit	1639
injections	258
minimally invasive procedures	786

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	567

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	672
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	72
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	44
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD treated as a rheumatologist in BETHLEHEM, PA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	325
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	717
chemotherapy	717
doctor visit	1714
injections	325
minimally invasive procedures	825

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	571

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	669
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	72
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	47
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD treated as a rheumatologist in BETHLEHEM, PA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	301
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	650
chemotherapy	650
doctor visit	1732
injections	301
minimally invasive procedures	771

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	597

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	691
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	65
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	44
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD treated as a rheumatologist in BETHLEHEM, PA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	282
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	583
chemotherapy	583
doctor visit	1626
injections	282
minimally invasive procedures	737

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	569

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	669
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	65
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	45
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD treated as a rheumatologist in BETHLEHEM, PA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	243
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	557
chemotherapy	557
doctor visit	1490
injections	243
minimally invasive procedures	710

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	548

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	645
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	56
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	47
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD treated as a rheumatologist in BETHLEHEM, PA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	260
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	599
chemotherapy	599
doctor visit	1569
injections	260
minimally invasive procedures	792

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	553

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	635
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	69
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	46
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD treated as a rheumatologist in BETHLEHEM, PA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	260
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	492
chemotherapy	492
doctor visit	1437
injections	260
minimally invasive procedures	760

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	563

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	629
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	65
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	52
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD treated as a rheumatologist in BETHLEHEM, PA were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

aspiration	264
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	580
chemotherapy	580
doctor visit	1569
hospital care	13
injections	264
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	696

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD.

**Gender**
Female	552
Male	134

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	646
Hispanic	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	9

**Age**
85 and over	68
75 to 84	230
Less than 65	60
65 to 74	327

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	42
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1978. She completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine (1978)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (1981)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Luke's University Health Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 287 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in BETHLEHEM, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$231,496 Actemra $199,763	Kadcyla $3,215	Rituxan $805	$27,714
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$184,756 SIMPONI ARIA $58,333	SIMPONI $57,955	STELARA $20,525	Tremfya $19,949	REMICADE $14,807	Other $13,188
UCB, Inc.	$104,333 Cimzia $14,194	$90,139
Amgen Inc.	$95,715 EVENITY $48,393	Prolia $40,068	Enbrel $921	Otezla $576	Tavneos $90	Other $5,668
Lilly USA, LLC	$67,399 TALTZ $62,443	FORTEO $256	OLUMIANT $20	$4,680
Other	$143,188 Humira $32,079	Colcrys $13,940	SIMPONI ARIA $13,240	Rinvoq $11,553	Otezla $10,728	Other $61,648

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$604,327
Travel and Lodging	$90,448
Consulting Fee	$85,888
Food and Beverage	$42,999
Honoraria	$2,950
Other	$276

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Ellen Meryl Field, MD.

United Rheumatology	2016	$20,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	The Physician Covered Recipient holds 8 units with an Equity Stake equal to 0.200%
United Rheumatology	2017	$20,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	The physician covered recipient owns 8 unit(s) valued at $2,500 per unit
United Rheumatology	2015	$4,911.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Physician covered recipient holds 0.050% of the total authorized membership interest. Totaling 2 authorized units with 0.025% equity per unit.

Biography

Dr. Ellen Field's specialty is adult rheumatology. Her areas of expertise include rheumatic diseases. Dr. Field is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network. She attended Drexel University College of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Field has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Doctor.com reports that she is closed to new patients at this time.

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