Physician Profile
James R. Pitts, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pitts
Based in Alabaster, AL, James R. Pitts, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. James graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1969. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 464 Medicare patients across 542 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and photography of the retina.
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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 504-0346
- Email not available
Practice Locations
114 SADDLE LAKE DR
Alabaster, AL 35007
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
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
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
542 services · 464 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
31 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
16 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
177 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
103 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
34 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
127 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
36 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
18 |
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.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1969 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 6
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 AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Pitts?
Dr. Pitts is an eye doctor in Alabaster, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pitts's address?
Dr. Pitts is listed at 114 Saddle Lake Dr, Alabaster, AL 35007. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Pitts?
The number on file is (205) 504-0346. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pitts's NPI number?
Dr. Pitts's National Provider Identifier is 1952317364. 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. Pitts train?
Dr. Pitts attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1969. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Pitts been practicing?
Dr. Pitts has 57 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1969, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Pitts perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pitts performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; 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
Has Dr. Pitts confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pitts. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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