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- 6220 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
About Dr. Dragon
Based in Baton Rouge, LA, David M. Dragon, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. David graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1980. David is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows David provided 450 services to 436 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. NPI 1790717601 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (225) 768-7777
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6220 PERKINS ROAD
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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
450 services · 436 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
213 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
121 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
26 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Baton Rouge 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is David M. Dragon's specialty?
David M. Dragon is an eye doctor in Baton Rouge, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find David M. Dragon?
David M. Dragon is listed at 6220 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact David M. Dragon?
The number on file is (225) 768-7777. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for David M. Dragon?
David M. Dragon's National Provider Identifier is 1790717601. 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
What is David M. Dragon's education?
David M. Dragon attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does David M. Dragon have?
David M. Dragon has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is David M. Dragon known for?
According to Medicare billing data, David M. Dragon provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is David M. Dragon's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David M. Dragon. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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