Active NPI 1538312582 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John David Pitcher , MD

Ophthalmology • Albuquerque, NM

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Pitcher, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Albuquerque, NM. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Pitcher delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5757 HARPER DR NE.

Dr. Pitcher is affiliated with Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg, injection of drug into eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5757 Harper Dr Ne

Albuquerque, NM 871093566

Telephone 5058885757

Fax 5058893589

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd Facility NPI 1104868520

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Albuquerque, NM

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs -5.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.8 Yrs

State Avg: 35.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

70 Specialists

Practicing in Albuquerque, NM (117 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

48.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pitcher (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Albuquerque Specialty Average (23.8 Years) 23.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	126,240	461	$57.09	$34.43
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg	4,824	146	$513.00	$331.14
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,418	696	$357.55	$127.31
92134 Imaging of retina	1,499	921	$73.58	$37.18
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg	1,248	17	$185.00	$147.29
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	772	161	$1250.00	$805.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	540	475	$230.56	$119.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	258	236	$169.03	$85.77
J3590 Unclassified biologics	146	80	$4072.86	$2571.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	64	$305.00	$159.23
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	49	24	$285.39	$71.37
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	22	20	$2280.00	$1066.60
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	20	20	$1184.50	$242.78
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	16	14	$231.63	$117.19
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	15	14	$2270.00	$1066.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$209.71	$100.47
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	14	14	$685.71	$314.96
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$274.00	$139.25
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	11	11	$337.36	$171.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	58,740	294	$57.09	$36.39
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,784	385	$1250.00	$866.88
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	2,717	151	$500.00	$233.27
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,498	762	$342.47	$127.09
92134 Imaging of retina	1,510	896	$69.88	$37.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,230	805	$180.98	$122.24
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	504	21	$272.00	$191.78
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg	345	11	$185.00	$151.06
J3590 Unclassified biologics	159	83	$4037.07	$2724.91
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	152	82	$290.42	$83.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	83	83	$241.95	$159.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	72	68	$130.11	$86.51
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	47	46	$197.55	$119.33
J3490 Unclassified drugs	34	16	$3768.09	$2284.89
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	26	26	$713.85	$333.10
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	26	24	$2280.00	$1086.73
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	24	18	$1908.75	$338.31
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	22	22	$2270.00	$1087.06
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	15	15	$1098.67	$236.53
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$235.47	$141.79
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	14	$224.86	$172.91
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	13	11	$1770.00	$849.67
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	13	13	$2650.00	$1264.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	5,187	232	$500.00	$278.96
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,992	392	$1250.00	$900.41
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,231	707	$330.79	$125.00
92134 Imaging of retina	1,482	891	$69.86	$38.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,270	813	$166.00	$122.99
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	1,020	16	$57.09	$37.45
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	511	22	$272.00	$198.07
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	227	104	$290.00	$83.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	111	111	$222.00	$162.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	74	69	$113.00	$87.09
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	38	25	$1539.47	$328.67
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	28	28	$1177.14	$245.60
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	26	25	$2650.00	$1240.97
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	22	21	$195.00	$120.38
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	21	21	$2270.00	$1093.92
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	20	19	$2280.00	$1092.17
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	20	17	$1770.00	$851.73
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	15	$768.00	$346.91
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$234.00	$142.39
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	13	13	$2060.00	$883.65
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	11	11	$169.00	$45.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	4,770	215	$500.00	$312.26
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,774	329	$1250.00	$916.42
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,185	667	$325.51	$126.17
92134 Imaging of retina	1,489	911	$69.62	$38.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	838	602	$166.00	$125.78
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	567	24	$272.00	$189.49
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	350	154	$290.00	$84.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	315	311	$195.00	$121.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	190	169	$113.00	$87.25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	64	64	$234.00	$142.85
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	47	45	$2280.00	$1103.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$222.00	$164.74
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	39	25	$1615.38	$342.98
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	30	29	$2650.00	$1266.60
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	23	23	$1119.57	$531.48
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	21	21	$2060.00	$1005.44
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	19	18	$707.37	$338.04
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$60.00	$54.28
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	11	11	$1770.00	$868.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	3,447	158	$500.00	$334.76
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,004	267	$1250.00	$930.57
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,783	576	$317.95	$113.16
92134 Imaging of retina	1,205	775	$69.89	$39.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	638	519	$166.30	$106.06
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	332	138	$310.09	$81.05
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	294	23	$272.00	$194.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	263	232	$113.13	$72.84
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	205	201	$195.12	$121.74
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	204	13	$417.00	$313.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$222.00	$163.55
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	36	29	$290.00	$79.58
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	32	31	$2280.00	$1119.94
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	25	20	$1560.00	$323.91
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	24	23	$2650.00	$1328.38
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	24	23	$2270.00	$1109.39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$234.00	$146.69
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	15	13	$1770.00	$873.77
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	15	15	$1030.00	$486.54
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	15	15	$2060.00	$1009.65
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	14	$137.29	$80.32
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$190.00	$137.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	2,991	157	$500.00	$352.63
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,678	233	$1250.00	$943.03
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,640	523	$315.30	$112.47
92134 Imaging of retina	1,467	794	$69.93	$39.26
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	472	414	$195.47	$120.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	467	351	$166.07	$106.30
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	424	164	$297.19	$79.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	374	292	$113.26	$72.34
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	322	25	$272.00	$196.82
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	85	85	$234.18	$143.19
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	45	28	$1533.33	$342.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	32	30	$135.44	$81.66
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	24	24	$2650.00	$1264.66
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	23	21	$2280.00	$1059.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$222.00	$162.88
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	18	17	$2270.00	$1146.06
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	15	14	$2060.00	$1015.40
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	14	12	$1030.00	$521.16
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	12	$63.69	$35.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	1,901	105	$500.00	$370.85
92134 Imaging of retina	1,361	727	$69.47	$38.96
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,243	448	$296.94	$107.07
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	992	165	$1250.00	$953.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	658	516	$195.82	$119.22
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	444	180	$186.49	$76.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	393	302	$166.16	$103.51
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	182	16	$272.00	$197.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	131	121	$114.04	$69.70
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	112	104	$135.29	$83.59
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	88	88	$234.88	$144.07
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	39	24	$1558.62	$314.72
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	35	34	$2280.00	$1131.07
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	27	27	$2270.00	$1131.14
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	22	21	$2650.00	$1269.77
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	19	18	$2060.00	$981.71
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	18	14	$164.33	$67.01
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	13	13	$1030.00	$514.61
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	11	11	$640.00	$319.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	1,551	105	$500.00	$372.68
92134 Imaging of retina	1,248	633	$69.53	$38.14
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,114	388	$538.73	$102.65
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	832	134	$1250.00	$962.53
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	703	472	$195.79	$116.30
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	407	186	$100.00	$73.19
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	218	172	$135.66	$79.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	202	158	$166.15	$103.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	150	119	$113.79	$68.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	103	103	$234.90	$141.55
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	39	39	$3950.00	$1108.41
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	31	21	$1805.42	$321.35
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	24	20	$166.50	$86.29
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	19	18	$3450.00	$1119.09
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	18	17	$970.00	$506.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	16	$64.50	$37.67
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$190.00	$140.24
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	12	11	$3000.00	$923.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NM MD2014-0120

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

16723279 (NM)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Railroad Palmetto Gba

P10362292 (NM)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd

2947 Rodeo Park Dr E, Santa Fe, NM 875056303

Phone: 5059836613

Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd

1740 Grande Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 871240300

Phone: 5058923434

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 05, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 05, 2014

Registered at 5757 HARPER DR NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871093566 (Tel: 5058885757)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 05, 2014

Registered at 8801 HORIZON BLVD NE, SUITE 360, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871131533 (Tel: 5058284923)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 05, 2014

Recorded as JOHN PITCHER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 05, 2014

Ophthalmology (License #MD2014-0120 in NM)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 03, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538312582

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 03, 2008

Last Update: December 05, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8801 Horizon Blvd Ne, Suite 360

Albuquerque, NM 871131533

Phone: 5058284923

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