Joseph Gira, MD
NPI 1861481152 · Ophthalmology Physician · Des Peres, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Gira, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Des Peres, MO (NPI 1861481152).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861481152
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.51039 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,574 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 621 | $440 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 233 | $37 |
| Removal of Recurring Cataract in Lens Capsule Using a Laser66821 | 212 | $278 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 151 | $15 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 140 | $161 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 152 | 95 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 148 | 96 |
| Ofloxacin | 113 | 92 |
| Besifloxacin Hclbrand: Besivance | 27 | 19 |
| Latanoprost | 27 | — |
| Loteprednol Etabonatebrand: Lotemax Sm | 19 | 16 |
| Bromfenac Sodiumbrand: Prolensa | 13 | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include 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 , 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.
$18,433 across 172 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 (2)
- 646 Cox Creek Pkwy Ste aFlorence, AL 35630-1189Phone: (256) 760-1771
- 1406 Mcfarland Blvd N Ste 1bTuscaloosa, AL 35406-2294Phone: (205) 556-2121
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-19
- Last updated
- 2025-06-25
- Certified
- 2025-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Gira's NPI number?
- Joseph Gira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861481152, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Gira's specialty?
- Joseph Gira is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Gira located?
- Joseph Gira's practice location on file with NPPES is 12990 Manchester Rd Ste 201, Des Peres, MO 63131-1860.
- What is Joseph Gira's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Gira is (314) 909-0633.
- Does Joseph Gira accept Medicare?
- Joseph Gira is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Gira's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Gira's NPI (1861481152) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.