Physician Profile
Ian F. Pitha, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pitha
Ian F. Pitha, MD is a healthcare provider in Saint Louis, MO specializing in ophthalmology. Ian trained at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, graduating in 2007. According to Medicare claims data, Ian cared for 2,196 Medicare patients across 2,327 services. The services billed most often include exam of visual field with extended testing, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (314) 362-3431
- Email not available
Practice Locations
517 S EUCLID AVE
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
2,327 services · 2,196 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
38 |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
23 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
12 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
40 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
563 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
534 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
449 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
76 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
39 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
31 |
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Saint Louis 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 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. Pitha specialize in?
Dr. Pitha 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. Pitha located?
Dr. Pitha is listed at 517 S Euclid Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pitha'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. Pitha's NPI number?
Dr. Pitha's National Provider Identifier is 1952560294. 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. Pitha go to medical school?
Dr. Pitha attended Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Pitha been practicing?
Dr. Pitha has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Pitha do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pitha performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Pitha confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pitha. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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