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Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Purgert
Robert Joseph Purgert, MD, PhD is a healthcare provider in Cleveland, OH specializing in ophthalmology. Robert trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. Robert is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 4,586 services to 3,683 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (216) 291-9770
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1611 S GREEN RD STE 306A
Cleveland, OH 44121
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,586 services · 3,683 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
74 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
20 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
18 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
71 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
12 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
654 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
583 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
510 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
493 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
259 |
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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Cleveland 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Johns Hopkins University School of 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 OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Purgert?
Dr. Purgert is an ophthalmology in Cleveland, OH. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Purgert's address?
Dr. Purgert is listed at 1611 S GREEN RD STE 306A, Cleveland, OH 44121. 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. Purgert?
The number on file is (216) 291-9770. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Purgert?
Dr. Purgert's National Provider Identifier is 1831583129. 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. Purgert train?
Dr. Purgert attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Purgert have?
Dr. Purgert has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Purgert perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Purgert performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and exam of the internal drainage system of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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