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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5750 Centre Ave Ste 230
Pittsburgh, PA 152063761
(412) 681-4220
fax (412) 681-4396
Additional location
3471 5Th Ave, Suite 1115
Pittsburgh, PA 152133215

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$114

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.