Dr. Christin L Sylvester

Ophthalmology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
23+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Christin L Sylvester, MD,DO, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended and graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. Dr. Christin L Sylvester also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Pittsburgh Physicians. Dr. Christin L Sylvester accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (412) 692-9896 to request Dr. Christin L Sylvester the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

4401 Penn Ave
Suite 5000
Pittsburgh, PA 15224-1334

(412) 692-9896

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Basics

Full Name	Christin L Sylvester
Gender	Female
PECOS ID	9436188802
Sole Proprietor	No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment	She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

Ophthalmology (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 23 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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Medical Doctor

Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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Doctor of Osteopathic

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

Dr. Christin L Sylvester attended and graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1144314170
NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Quality Reporting

eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Christin L Sylvester

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Christin L Sylvester has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 23 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology click for detail Ophthalmology 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.	OS012439	Pennsylvania

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	3108

Practice Locations

4401 Penn Ave
Suite 5000
Pittsburgh, PA 15224-1334

Phone: (412) 692-9896
Office Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed