DAVID A PLAGER MD
NPI 1922009083
Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist in Indianapolis, IN

NPI Status: Active since August 10, 2005

Contact Information

705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
ZIP 46202
Phone: (317) 944-8103

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 43
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus S...
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About DAVID PLAGER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for David Plager, a provider established in Indianapolis, Indiana with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology, focusing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist and more than 43 years of experience. He graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1983. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1922009083 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207WX0110X with license number 01032833 (IN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1922009083
Provider Name
DAVID A PLAGER MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Location Phone
(317) 944-8103
Mailing Address
250 N SHADELAND AVE INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219
Medical School Name
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1983
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-10-2005
Last Update Date
12-28-2020
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Ophthalmology Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist

Taxonomy Code
207WX0110X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
01032833
License State
IN
Taxonomy Description
An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207W00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Ophthalmology

01032833 (IN)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Essential 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Essential 10150 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Essential 6500 HSA (+ Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Essential 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Essential POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Anthem Bronze Essential POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Anthem Catastrophic Essential (+ Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Essential 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Essential 2200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Essential 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Essential 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Essential 3500 HSA (+ Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Essential 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Essential 7000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Essential 7000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • HSA Eligible Bronze 6000 - HMO
  • Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
100364250MEDICAID (05)IN 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

David Plager is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

David Plager is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416926258

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20111201000166

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion

This is an eye exam that checks for any misalignment in your eyes, also known as deviation. It also assesses the movement range of your eyes. The procedure is painless and helps in detecting conditions like strabismus or other vision issues.

This service was performed 19 times for 17 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $30.62 for a new patient copayment and $16.62 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 46202 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $122.49
  • Minimum New Patient Price $53.07
  • Maximum New Patient Price $161.76
  • Average New Patient Copayment $30.62
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.26
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.44

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $66.48
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.93
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $132.22
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $16.62
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.23
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.05

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1922009083, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
3
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 2 → 4 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 57

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1922009083.

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The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
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Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
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Pediatrics
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, RI 1601
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Social Worker
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, RI 5837
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, ROC 4210
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Otolaryngology
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 0860
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, RR 208
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Pediatrics
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, STE 1721
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Audiologist (Assistive Technology Practitioner)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, 0860
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Otolaryngology
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, 0860
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, RI 1601
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, RI 2117
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, ROC 4270
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, ROC 4340
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, ROC 4340
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, RI 5960
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, ROC 4380
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, ROC 4270
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1922009083, enumerated as an "individual" on August 10, 2005.

The provider is located at 705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202 and the phone number is (317) 944-8103.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207WX0110X and a focus in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.