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- 705 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202
About Dr. Plager
Based in Indianapolis, IN, David A. Plager, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. David graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1983. David is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — pediatric. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1922009083 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (317) 944-8103
- Email not available
Practice Locations
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
Indianapolis, IN 46202
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
23 services · 23 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
11 | Less often than most 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.
Related specialists at this location 1
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.
Other eye doctors in Indianapolis 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Plager specialize in?
Dr. Plager is an eye doctor in Indianapolis, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Plager located?
Dr. Plager is listed at 705 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Plager's phone number?
The number on file is (317) 944-8103. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Plager?
Dr. Plager's National Provider Identifier is 1922009083. 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. Plager go to medical school?
Dr. Plager attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Plager have?
Dr. Plager has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Plager do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Plager provides treatments such as exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Plager's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Plager. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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