Physician Profile
Rithwick Rajagopal, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rajagopal
Rithwick Rajagopal, MD is an ophthalmology — retina specialist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Rithwick trained at New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. According to Medicare claims data, Rithwick cared for 1,054 Medicare patients across 2,892 services. The services billed most often include injection, aflibercept, 1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection of drug into eye.
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
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
- (314) 362-3431
- Email not available
Practice Locations
517 S EUCLID AVE DEPT OPTHALMOLOGY, 1ST FL
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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
2,892 services · 1,054 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
465 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67113 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
871 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
125 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
103 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
61 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
928 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
238 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
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 1
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 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 eye doctors in Saint Louis 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at New York University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Rajagopal specialize in?
Dr. Rajagopal is an eye doctor in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Rajagopal located?
Dr. Rajagopal is listed at 517 S Euclid Ave Dept Opthalmology, 1St Fl, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rajagopal's phone number?
The number on file is (314) 362-3431. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rajagopal's NPI number?
Dr. Rajagopal's National Provider Identifier is 1679779912. 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. Rajagopal go to medical school?
Dr. Rajagopal attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Rajagopal been practicing?
Dr. Rajagopal has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Rajagopal do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rajagopal performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Rajagopal confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Rajagopal. 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.