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Based in Farmington, MO, John R Fitz, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. John graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1982. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 2,045 Medicare patients across 2,341 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (573) 756-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
140 WESTMOUNT DR
Farmington, MO 63640
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,341 services · 2,045 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
125 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
53 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
21 |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
15 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
467 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
239 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
204 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
196 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
167 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
166 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1982 at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 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 is Dr. Fitz's specialty?
Dr. Fitz is an ophthalmology in Farmington, MO. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Fitz?
Dr. Fitz is listed at 140 WESTMOUNT DR, Farmington, MO 63640. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Fitz?
The number on file is (573) 756-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fitz's NPI number?
Dr. Fitz's National Provider Identifier is 1306815972. 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
What is Dr. Fitz's medical education?
Dr. Fitz attended Saint Louis University School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Fitz been practicing?
Dr. Fitz has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Fitz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fitz performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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