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Active NPI 1952560294 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ian Franz Pitha , MD

Ophthalmology • Saint Louis, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ian Pitha, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Saint Louis, MO. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth in 2007, Dr. Pitha delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 517 S EUCLID AVE.

Dr. Pitha is affiliated with University Of Utah Adult Services and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include exam of visual field with extended testing, established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

517 S Euclid Ave

Saint Louis, MO 631101007

Telephone 3143623431
Fax 3143626564
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Mohamed Elsafi, Dds Llc Facility NPI 1205146636

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Saint Louis, MO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
19 Yrs -6.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.8 Yrs
State Avg: 30.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
115 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Louis, MO (374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
71.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pitha (19 Years) 19 Yrs
Saint Louis Specialty Average (25.8 Years) 25.8 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
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
563 542 $261.46 $64.77
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
534 489 $321.00 $129.69
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
449 443 $172.25 $35.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
405 377 $310.10 $130.25
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
76 67 $219.00 $92.62
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
40 40 $36.05 $10.29
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
39 39 $128.37 $26.49
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
38 26 $2214.18 $469.18
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
31 31 $296.00 $46.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
28 28 $191.71 $73.01
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
26 26 $296.00 $30.32
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye
23 17 $2066.00 $700.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
17 17 $471.21 $159.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
16 15 $180.25 $61.58
92134 Imaging of retina
15 12 $168.34 $40.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 15 $262.01 $89.39
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
12 12 $1200.00 $329.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-03-10
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MO 2012011176

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Utah Adult Services

65 S Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 841320005

Phone: 8015812352

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
NPI Profile Active August 07, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 07, 2012

Registered at 517 S EUCLID AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101007 (Tel: 3143623431)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 07, 2012

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, C B 8096, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143623431)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 07, 2012

Recorded as IAN PITHA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 07, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #2012011176 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 02, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1952560294
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 02, 2008
Last Update: March 10, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

660 S Euclid Ave, C B 8096

Saint Louis, MO 631101010

Phone: 3143623431

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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