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Based in Albuquerque, NM, John David Pitcher, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. John graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2008.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Pitcher?
Dr. Pitcher is an ophthalmology in Albuquerque, NM. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pitcher's address?
Dr. 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 Dr. Pitcher?
The number on file is (505) 888-5757. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Pitcher's NPI number?
Dr. 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 Dr. Pitcher train?
Dr. Pitcher attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Pitcher been practising?
Dr. 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 Dr. Pitcher perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (505) 888-5757
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5757 HARPER DR NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
138,181 services · 3,399 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
2,418 |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
22 |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
20 |
| Removal of membrane of retina | Procedure | 67041 |
15 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
14 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,499 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
16 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
11 |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
126,240 |
| Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg | Drug given | J0177 |
4,824 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other ophthalmology specialists 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 ophthalmology specialists 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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.