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- 5757 Harper Dr Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
About Dr. Pitcher
Based in Albuquerque, NM, John D. Pitcher, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. John graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2008. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 3,399 Medicare patients across 138,181 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg, and injection of drug into eye. NPI 1538312582 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (505) 888-5757
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5757 HARPER DR NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
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
138,181 services · 3,399 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
2,418 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
22 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
20 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina | Procedure | 67041 |
15 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,499 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
126,240 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg | Drug given | J0177 |
4,824 | More 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 Albuquerque 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 7
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is John D. Pitcher?
John D. Pitcher is an eye doctor in Albuquerque, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is John D. Pitcher's address?
John D. Pitcher is listed at 5757 Harper Dr Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with John D. Pitcher?
The number on file is (505) 888-5757. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is John D. Pitcher's NPI number?
John D. Pitcher's National Provider Identifier is 1538312582. 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 John D. Pitcher train?
John D. Pitcher attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has John D. Pitcher been practicing?
John D. Pitcher has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does John D. Pitcher perform?
According to Medicare billing data, John D. Pitcher performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina and photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina; provides treatments such as imaging of retina 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 John D. Pitcher confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John D. Pitcher. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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