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Edit this profileWhere to find Joseph P. Gira, MD
- Des Peres location main office
12990 Manchester Rd Ste 201, Des Peres, MO 63131 - Florence location
646 Cox Creek Pkwy Ste A, Florence, AL 35630 - Tuscaloosa location
1406 McFarland Blvd N Ste 1B, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 - Cary location
720 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511 - Huntsville location
3810 Governor's Dr SW, Suite 200, Huntsville, AL 35805
About Dr. Gira
Joseph P. Gira, MD is a healthcare provider in Des Peres, MO specializing in ophthalmology. Joseph trained at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 1,222 Medicare patients across 1,574 services. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser. This provider record is associated with NPI 1861481152.
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
- (314) 909-0633
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
12990 MANCHESTER RD STE 201
Des Peres, MO 63131
646 Cox Creek Pkwy Ste A
Florence, AL 35630
1406 McFarland Blvd N Ste 1B
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
720 SE Maynard Rd
Cary, NC 27511
3810 Governor's Dr SW Suite 200
Huntsville, AL 35805
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
Eye injury and cancer
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
- Endothelial corneal transplant
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
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
1,574 services · 1,222 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
621 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
212 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
233 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
151 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
26 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
140 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
76 | 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
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 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine 7
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 does Dr. Gira specialize in?
Dr. Gira is an eye doctor in Des Peres, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Gira located?
Dr. Gira is listed at 12990 Manchester Rd Ste 201, Des Peres, MO 63131. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gira's phone number?
The number on file is (314) 909-0633. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gira's NPI number?
Dr. Gira's National Provider Identifier is 1861481152. 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. Gira go to medical school?
Dr. Gira attended University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Gira been practicing?
Dr. Gira has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Gira do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gira performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Gira confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gira. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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