Physician Profile
Ingrid Zimmer-Galler, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Zimmer-Galler
Ingrid Zimmer-Galler, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Mount Airy, MD. Ingrid is a 1985 graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Ingrid is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Ingrid cared for 2,972 Medicare patients across 7,017 services. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and injection of drug into eye. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285662080.
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
- (301) 703-8856
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1502 S MAIN ST STE 305
Mount Airy, MD 21771
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,017 services · 2,972 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
850 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
2,400 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
587 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
53 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
38 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg | Drug given | J9035 |
682 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
308 | 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.
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.
Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ingrid Zimmer-Galler?
Ingrid Zimmer-Galler is an eye doctor in Mount Airy, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Ingrid Zimmer-Galler's address?
Ingrid Zimmer-Galler is listed at 1502 S Main St Ste 305, Mount Airy, MD 21771. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ingrid Zimmer-Galler?
The number on file is (301) 703-8856. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Ingrid Zimmer-Galler's NPI number?
Ingrid Zimmer-Galler's National Provider Identifier is 1285662080. 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 Ingrid Zimmer-Galler train?
Ingrid Zimmer-Galler attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ingrid Zimmer-Galler been practicing?
Ingrid Zimmer-Galler has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ingrid Zimmer-Galler perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ingrid Zimmer-Galler performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina 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
Has Ingrid Zimmer-Galler confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ingrid Zimmer-Galler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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