Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alexander Barsam, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Saint Louis, MO

  • NPI 1578914974
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
517 S Euclid Ave, Dept Opthalmology, 1St Fl
Saint Louis, MO 631101007
(314) 362-3431
fax (314) 362-6564
Mailing address
660 S Euclid Ave, Cb 8096
Saint Louis, MO 631101010

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 15, 2021
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2020017623
Medicaid
MO #200078445

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578914974. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
956
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$116,080
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 129 129 $159
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 114 89 $123
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 94 35 $27
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 86 75 $86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 84 66 $87
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 82 82 $144
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 71 65 $121
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 60 49 $59
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 57 38 $504
92134 Imaging of retina 57 42 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in Saint Louis Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 1,413. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$884
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, INC. 8 $384.01
Alcon Vision LLC 6 $341.59
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $123.27
RxSight INC 1 $35.23

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$884

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
619
Patients
340
Total drug cost
$38,512
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 159 51 $3,307
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 91 66 $3,492
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 53 48 $743
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 51 20 $1,326
Timolol Maleate Generic 34 14 $370
Ofloxacin Generic 32 30 $535
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 27 21 $902
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 27 21 $312
Fluorometholone Generic 26 25 $1,790
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 25 0 $19,885

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Alexander Barsam's medical specialty?
Dr. Alexander Barsam practices Ophthalmology Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Alexander Barsam practice?
Dr. Alexander Barsam practices at 517 S Euclid Ave, Saint Louis, MO 631101007. Office phone: 3143623431.
What is Dr. Alexander Barsam's NPI?
Dr. Alexander Barsam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578914974, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alexander Barsam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Barsam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alexander Barsam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.