Physician Profile
Michael Joseph Pokabla, DO
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pokabla
Michael Joseph Pokabla, DO practices ophthalmology in Pittsburgh, PA. Michael is a 2005 graduate of University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 3,410 services to 2,850 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (412) 647-2200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
203 LOTHROP ST EEI 7TH FLOOR
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,410 services · 2,850 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
98 |
| Insertion of eye fluid drainage device | Procedure | 66183 |
37 |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft | Procedure | 66180 |
35 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
25 |
| Destruction of lens tissue using laser | Procedure | 66710 |
13 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
12 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
83 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
663 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
608 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
563 |
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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Pittsburgh 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at University of New England, College of Osteo 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 PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Pokabla?
Dr. Pokabla is an ophthalmology in Pittsburgh, PA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pokabla's address?
Dr. Pokabla is listed at 203 LOTHROP ST EEI 7TH FLOOR, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 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. Pokabla?
The number on file is (412) 647-2200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Pokabla?
Dr. Pokabla's National Provider Identifier is 1154531291. 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. Pokabla train?
Dr. Pokabla attended University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Pokabla have?
Dr. Pokabla has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Pokabla perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pokabla performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, insertion of eye fluid drainage device and creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Pokabla's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pokabla. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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