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Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (1992)

5204a Rolling Road
Burke, VA 22015

(703) 425-2000

Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD is an optometrist in Burke, VA specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1992 and has 34 years of experience.

Office Locations

5204a Rolling Road
Burke, VA 22015

(703) 425-2000

(703) 425-2003

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

corneal topography

In 2023, Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD had a list price for corneal topography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

eye procedures

tear osmolarity test

By Affordability:

visual field test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam, eye procedures, and tear osmolarity test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD treated as an optometrist in Burke, VA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
eye procedures	579

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD treated as an optometrist in Burke, VA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104
eye procedures	586

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2013

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD treated as an optometrist in Burke, VA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	99
eye procedures	553

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2014

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD treated as an optometrist in Burke, VA during 2015 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	96
eye procedures	882
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	62

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2015

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD treated as an optometrist in Burke, VA during 2016 were eye procedures, lab tests and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110
eye procedures	1021
lab tests	54
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	46

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2016

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD treated as an optometrist in Burke, VA during 2017 were eye procedures, lab tests and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	101
eye procedures	962
lab tests	86
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	55

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2017

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD treated as an optometrist in Burke, VA during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	83
eye procedures	933
lab tests	118
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	70

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2018

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD treated as an optometrist in Burke, VA during 2019 were eye procedures, lab tests and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	173
eye procedures	1056
lab tests	125
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	76

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2019

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD treated as an optometrist in Burke, VA during 2020 were eye procedures, lab tests and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	160
eye procedures	752
lab tests	136
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	67

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2020

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD treated as an optometrist in Burke, VA during 2021 were eye procedures, lab tests and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	241
eye procedures	1051
lab tests	116
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	72

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2021

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD treated as an optometrist in Burke, VA during 2022 were eye procedures, lab tests and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	265
eye procedures	1061
lab tests	138
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	103

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2022

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD treated as an optometrist in Burke, VA were eye procedures, lab tests and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

doctor visit	138
eye procedures	857
lab tests	110
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	68

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	225
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	168

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	8
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD graduated from Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1992. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (1992)

Licensed In: Virginia

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Burke, VA.

4.8

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC	$1,598 Zerviate $1,312	Flarex $178	Tobradex St $108
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$1,554 ULTRA $1,363	Infuse $159	VYZULTA $19	ZYLET $14
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$1,531 Acuvue $1,531
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$1,045 ULTRA $989	$56
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$885 Pazeo $211	Contact Lenses $126	DAILIES $122	Pataday $12	$413
Other	$4,627 TOTAL30 $645	CEQUA $566	XIIDRA $437	LUMIGAN $239	CVI Contact Lens $210	Other $2,529

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,845
Travel and Lodging	$1,495
Honoraria	$1,200
Consulting Fee	$520
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$100
Other	$81

Biography

Dr. Gene Sweetnam is a specialist in optometry (primary eye care) in Burke, VA. He is rated highly by his patients.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD From 2012 - 2022

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General Payments

Biography

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