Physician Profile
Louis Hirsch, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hirsch
Based in Miami, FL, Louis Hirsch, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Louis is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program and ophthalmology — glaucoma. According to Medicare claims data, Louis cared for 1,800 Medicare patients across 2,233 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, exam of visual field with extended testing, and imaging of optic nerve.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (305) 243-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
900 NW 17TH ST
Miami, FL 33136
2250 N Bank Dr
Upper Arlington, OH 43220
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
2,233 services · 1,800 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
63 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of eye fluid drainage device | Procedure | 66183 |
42 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye | Procedure | 66174 |
42 | More often 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 |
40 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
39 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft | Procedure | 66180 |
24 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of lens tissue using laser | Procedure | 66710 |
20 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
59 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
16 | 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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Miami 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Other 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 FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hirsch's specialty?
Dr. Hirsch is an eye doctor in Miami, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hirsch?
Dr. Hirsch is listed at 900 Nw 17Th St, Miami, FL 33136. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hirsch?
The number on file is (305) 243-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hirsch's NPI number?
Dr. Hirsch's National Provider Identifier is 1679839872. 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. Hirsch's medical education?
Dr. Hirsch attended Other, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hirsch been practicing?
Dr. Hirsch has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hirsch known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hirsch performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, insertion of eye fluid drainage device and dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hirsch confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hirsch. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.