Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. David Buerger, MD
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1730160631
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 35 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
5750 Centre Ave Ste 230
Pittsburgh, PA 152063761
(412) 681-4220
fax (412) 681-4396 - Additional location
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3471 5Th Ave, Suite 1115
Pittsburgh, PA 152133215
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 22, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207WX0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD050856L
- Medicaid (2)
- OH #2168014 · PA #0015668190002
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730160631. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
495
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$125,893
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 126 | 126 | $159 | |
92285 |
Photography of content of eyes | 117 | 117 | $22 | |
67904 |
Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | 72 | 71 | $797 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 50 | 45 | $86 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 44 | 44 | $107 | |
15823 |
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 34 | 34 | $750 | |
67840 |
Removal of growth of eyelid | 14 | 13 | $74 | |
68840 |
Probing of nasal tear duct | 14 | 14 | $158 | |
67840 |
Removal of growth of eyelid | 13 | 13 | $276 | |
67950 |
Reconstruction of eyelid margin | 11 | 11 | $416 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 47. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$114
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindray DS USA, Inc. | 2 | $94.33 | |
| Teleflex LLC | 1 | $19.81 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
441
Patients
307
Total drug cost
$9,920
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) | Brand | 391 | 278 | $3,835 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) | Brand | 20 | 17 | $1,196 |
| Tobradex (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $4,732 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 13 | 12 | $156 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. David Buerger's medical specialty?
Dr. David Buerger practices Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. David Buerger practice?
Dr. David Buerger practices at 5750 Centre Ave Ste 230, Pittsburgh, PA 152063761. Office phone: 4126814220.
What is Dr. David Buerger's NPI?
Dr. David Buerger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730160631, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Buerger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Buerger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Buerger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Photography of content of eyes (HCPCS 92285); Repair of tendon of upper eyelid (HCPCS 67904). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.