In 2012, Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD had a list price for epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash), eye exam, eyelid procedures, and intermediate eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	102
doctor visit	999
eye procedures	1299
laser treatment	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	71
doctor visit	1037
eye procedures	1580
laser treatment	71

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	113
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	60
doctor visit	1061
eye procedures	1739
laser treatment	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	125

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	399

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	581
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	110
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	76
doctor visit	775
eye procedures	1974
laser treatment	76
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	472
Female	770

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1116
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	546
From 75 to 84	382
85 and over	202
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	65
doctor visit	201
excision	19
eye procedures	2421
laser treatment	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	548
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	96
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	72
doctor visit	134
eye procedures	2420
laser treatment	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	17
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	105
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	51
doctor visit	166
eye procedures	2207
laser treatment	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	23
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	95
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	48
doctor visit	190
eye procedures	2377
laser treatment	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	503
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	98
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	47
doctor visit	124
eye procedures	1833
laser treatment	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	13
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	83
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	36
doctor visit	243
eye procedures	2168
laser treatment	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	16
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	75
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	202
eye procedures	2436
laser treatment	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	473
Black	22
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	79
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	34
doctor visit	189
eye procedures	2304
laser treatment	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	22
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	81
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY during 2024 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	35
doctor visit	147
eye procedures	2268
laser treatment	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	84
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD in 2024

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	55
doctor visit	420
excision	19
eye procedures	2078
laser treatment	57
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	516
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	24

**Age**
75 to 84	199
85 and over	93
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	244

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

She has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Susan A. Kessler-Schwartz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Schenectady, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,591 RESTASIS $747	LUMIGAN $548	COMBIGAN $110	BOTOX $22	ALPHAGAN P $21	Other $143
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,218 Rocklatan $493	ARGOS $134	CLAREON $132	Rhopressa $125	EYSUVIS $87	Other $248
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,014 XDEMVY $1,014
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$587 SILIQ $487	TARGRETIN $100
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$500 Simbrinza $158	Durezol $99	CataractEquipment $91	Travatan Z $77	Ilevro $21	Other $54
Other	$5,429 TEPEZZA $800	XIIDRA $606	TYRVAYA $391	INVELTYS $321	VYZULTA $310	Other $3,001

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,315
Gift	$25

Biography

Dr. Susan Kessler-Schwartz is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). She is affiliated with Ellis Medicine. Before completing her residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, Dr. Kessler-Schwartz attended medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College. Her patients gave her an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5).

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