Physician Profile
Stephen C. Pflugfelder, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pflugfelder
Stephen C. Pflugfelder, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Houston, TX specializing in ophthalmology. Stephen trained at State University of New York - State College Optometry, graduating in 1981. According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 533 Medicare patients across 751 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of 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
- (713) 798-6100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6550 FANNIN ST SUITE 1501
Houston, TX 77030
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
751 services · 533 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid lining, more than 1.0 cm | Procedure | 68115 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
329 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
225 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
17 | 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 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method | Lab test | 83516 |
23 | Less 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 |
11 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York - State College Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at State University of New York - State College Optometry 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 TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Stephen C. Pflugfelder?
Stephen C. Pflugfelder is an eye doctor in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Stephen C. Pflugfelder's address?
Stephen C. Pflugfelder is listed at 6550 Fannin St Suite 1501, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Stephen C. Pflugfelder?
The number on file is (713) 798-6100. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Stephen C. Pflugfelder's NPI number?
Stephen C. Pflugfelder's National Provider Identifier is 1851380216. 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 Stephen C. Pflugfelder train?
Stephen C. Pflugfelder attended State University of New York - State College Optometry, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Stephen C. Pflugfelder been practicing?
Stephen C. Pflugfelder has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Stephen C. Pflugfelder perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Stephen C. Pflugfelder performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of growth of eyelid lining, more than 1.0 cm; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Stephen C. Pflugfelder confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Stephen C. Pflugfelder. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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