Physician Profile
Alexander S. Barsam, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Barsam
Alexander S. Barsam, MD is a healthcare provider in Saint Louis, MO specializing in ophthalmology. Alexander trained at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine, graduating in 2016. According to Medicare claims data, Alexander cared for 1,097 Medicare patients across 1,370 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient complete exam of visual system.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (314) 362-3431
- Email not available
Practice Locations
517 S EUCLID AVE DEPT OPTHALMOLOGY, 1ST FL
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,370 services · 1,097 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
71 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
14 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
14 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
160 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
147 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
91 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
85 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
83 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
80 |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
62 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Saint Louis 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Barsam specialize in?
Dr. Barsam is an eye doctor in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Barsam located?
Dr. Barsam is listed at 517 S Euclid Ave Dept Opthalmology, 1St Fl, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Barsam's phone number?
The number on file is (314) 362-3431. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Barsam's NPI number?
Dr. Barsam's National Provider Identifier is 1578914974. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Barsam go to medical school?
Dr. Barsam attended University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Barsam been practicing?
Dr. Barsam has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Barsam do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Barsam performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Barsam confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Barsam. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.