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- 1920 E Cambridge Ave Ste 203, Phoenix, AZ 85006
About Dr. Plotnik
James L. Plotnik, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Phoenix, AZ specializing in ophthalmology. James trained at University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1989. James is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — pediatric. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 472 Medicare patients across 530 services. The services billed most often include exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, new patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1013907716.
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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
- (602) 933-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1920 E CAMBRIDGE AVE STE 203
Phoenix, AZ 85006
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
530 services · 472 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realignment of horizontal eye muscle | Procedure | 67311 |
41 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Realignment of eye muscle following injury or eye surgery | Procedure | 67331 |
28 | Too few peers to compare |
| Realignment of vertical eye muscle | Procedure | 67314 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
164 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
103 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
89 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
65 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
24 | 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
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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 Phoenix 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Realignment of horizontal eye muscle 1
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James L. Plotnik?
James L. Plotnik is an eye doctor in Phoenix, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
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What is James L. Plotnik's address?
James L. Plotnik is listed at 1920 E Cambridge Ave Ste 203, Phoenix, AZ 85006. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with James L. Plotnik?
The number on file is (602) 933-3937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is James L. Plotnik's NPI number?
James L. Plotnik's National Provider Identifier is 1013907716. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did James L. Plotnik train?
James L. Plotnik attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
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How long has James L. Plotnik been practicing?
James L. Plotnik has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James L. Plotnik perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James L. Plotnik performs procedures including realignment of horizontal eye muscle, realignment of eye muscle following injury or eye surgery and realignment of vertical eye muscle; provides treatments such as exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion and new patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James L. Plotnik confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James L. Plotnik. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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