David Buerger, MD
NPI 1730160631 · Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Buerger, MD is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1730160631).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730160631
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD050856L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
297 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 67 | $158 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 66 | $21 |
| Repair of Tendon of Upper Eyelid67904 | 45 | $788 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 44 | $86 |
| Removal of Excessive Skin and Fat of Upper Eyelid15823 | 34 | $764 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 28 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 331 | 223 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobradex | 18 | — |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 14 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$114 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3471 5th AveSuite 1115Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3215Phone: (412) 681-4220Fax: (412) 681-4396
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-08
- Last updated
- 2020-05-22
- Certified
- 2020-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Buerger's NPI number?
- David Buerger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730160631, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Buerger's specialty?
- David Buerger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Buerger located?
- David Buerger's practice location on file with NPPES is 5750 Centre Ave Ste 230, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3761.
- What is David Buerger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Buerger is (412) 681-4220.
- Does David Buerger accept Medicare?
- David Buerger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Buerger's NPI active?
- Yes — David Buerger's NPI (1730160631) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.