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Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Ophthalmology

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1989)

1530 8th Avenue Suite 102
Bethlehem, PA 18018

(610) 691-3335

Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Bethlehem, PA specializing in pediatric ophthalmology. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network.

Office Locations

1530 8th Avenue Suite 102
Bethlehem, PA 18018

(610) 691-3335

(610) 974-9950

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“The money will go to the office of Dr. Robert Kitei, her ophthalmologist since birth.”—"Lower Nazareth Girl Scout organizes for better vision ** $1,000 from dance will buy lenses for children with weak eyes.", The Morning Call, June 2007

“Edward Ormanoski, a retired Allentown dentist, and Robert A. Kitei, a pediatric eye surgeon in Bethlehem, have gained patents on products that could at least save some aggravation.”—"Lehigh Valley inventors try to make life a little bit easier", The Morning Call, July 2001

“Dr. Robert A. Kitei of Bethlehem can hardly believe his eyes when he compares the results of a new glaucoma screening test against the old standard in his Bethlehem office.”—"A new focus on glaucoma ** Laser imaging equipment can find the eye disease much sooner", The Morning Call, March 2001

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Bethlehem, PA during 2012 were eye procedures and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	70
eye procedures	502
nursing home care	151

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Bethlehem, PA during 2013 were eye procedures and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53
eye procedures	577
nursing home care	131

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	531
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	166
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Bethlehem, PA during 2014 were eye procedures and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
eye procedures	642
nursing home care	124

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	11
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	142
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Bethlehem, PA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
eye procedures	751

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	660

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	958
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	158
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Bethlehem, PA during 2016 were eye procedures and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13
eye procedures	548
nursing home care	36

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	68
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Bethlehem, PA during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	25
eye procedures	461

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	35
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Bethlehem, PA during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16
eye procedures	544

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	35
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Bethlehem, PA during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	710

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	50
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Bethlehem, PA during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	778

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	58
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Bethlehem, PA during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13
eye procedures	824

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	54
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Bethlehem, PA during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77
eye procedures	697

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	47
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Bethlehem, PA during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32
eye procedures	625

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	40
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD in 2023

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Bethlehem, PA were eye procedures and nursing home care.

doctor visit	35
eye procedures	638
nursing home care	110

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	415
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	145
85 and over	71
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	191

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	12
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1989. He completed residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1989)

Residency: St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center (1993)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert A. Kitei, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Luke's University Health Network

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$296 RESTASIS $112	LUMIGAN $80	BOTOX $17	$88
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$246 CEQUA $105	XELPROS $91	Bromsite $50
AbbVie Inc.	$188 LUMIGAN $109	DURYSTA $56	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $24
Shire North American Group Inc	$170 XIIDRA $170
RxSight Inc	$125 RXSIGHT LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (RXLAL) $125
Other	$687 EYSUVIS $80	PROLENSA $67	Radiesse $50	OCT-MAESTRO $46	TEPEZZA $45	Other $398

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,713

Biography

Dr. Robert Kitei specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and practices in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Kitei is professionally affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network. He is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. His medical residency was performed at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. According to St. Luke's University Health Network, new patients are welcome to contact his office in.