Joan D Sweeney, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Joan D Sweeney is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Bethlehem, PA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joan D Sweeney, MD has been part of the Bethlehem medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine (class of 1993), she has been practicing for over 33 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 256dNPPES updated 2025-09-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1417 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018-2256
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 85% of doctors in Pennsylvania on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202395.64/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12 pts)
Better than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
236
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
96
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
424
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $767k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$65 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Joan D Sweeney's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 8, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Joan D Sweeney
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joan D Sweeney for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bethlehem required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joan D Sweeney
NPI records show Dr. Sweeney as active with telehealth listed in Bethlehem, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (484) 526-5210.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joan D Sweeney
Practice Location
1417 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018-2256
Mailing Address
1417 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018-2256
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