Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Gira, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Des Peres, MO

  • NPI 1861481152
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12990 Manchester RD Ste 201
Des Peres, MO 631311860
(314) 909-0633
fax (314) 909-0391
Additional location
1406 McFarland Blvd N Ste 1B
Tuscaloosa, AL 354062294
(205) 556-2121
Additional location
646 Cox Creek Pkwy Ste A
Florence, AL 356301189
(256) 760-1771

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 25, 2025
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Missouri #108456 · Alabama #MD.51039
Medicaid (2)
MO #1861481152 · MO #204686703

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861481152. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,603
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$390,069
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 623 346 $449
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 320 163 $24
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 207 182 $268
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 198 196 $15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 134 134 $164
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 80 79 $125
66986 Exchange of prosthetic lens 14 11 $742
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 14 11 $89
92134 Imaging of retina 13 13 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 377. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18,433
Transactions
160
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Glaukos Corporation 8 $7,937.37
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 15 $1,884.24
Alcon Vision LLC 34 $1,541.74
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc. 10 $1,515.03
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. 1 $1,500.00
Sight Sciences, Inc. 30 $844.75
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. 17 $793.61
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. 7 $537.09
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 10 $299.63
ABBVIE INC. 11 $267.78
Harrow Eye, LLC 7 $175.53
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC. 1 $157.15
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. 5 $155.36
Haag-Streit USA, Inc. 2 $144.71
RxSight Inc 2 $132.69

By nature of payment

Long term medical supply or device loan
$7,475
Food and Beverage
$7,181
Consulting Fee
$2,650
Travel and Lodging
$1,003
Entertainment
$124

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
429
Patients
281
Total drug cost
$42,940
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ofloxacin Generic 102 77 $1,505
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 99 73 $4,611
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 93 59 $3,223
Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) Brand 52 34 $18,955
Lotemax Sm (Loteprednol Etabonate) Brand 37 22 $9,342
Latanoprost Generic 25 0 $471
Besivance (Besifloxacin Hcl) Brand 21 16 $4,833

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Gira's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Gira practices Ophthalmology Physician in Des Peres, MO.
Where does Dr. Joseph Gira practice?
Dr. Joseph Gira practices at 12990 Manchester RD Ste 201, Des Peres, MO 631311860. Office phone: 3149090633.
What is Dr. Joseph Gira's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Gira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861481152, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Gira accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Gira accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Gira commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136); Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (HCPCS 66821). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.