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Dr. David Plager, MD
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Plager, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. David Plager, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Plager completed his residency at Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Ophthalmology; Clarian Methodist Hosp Of Indi, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Plager is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Plager’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Plager’s office at (317) 274-8103.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Plager?
Dr. David Plager, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Plager empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract-Pediatric, Eye Tumors-Pediatric, Glaucoma-Pediatric, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Retinoblastoma, Strabismus, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Indianapolis/IN community, Dr. Plager is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Plager go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Ophthalmology; Clarian Methodist Hosp Of Indi, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Indiana University
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In
Is Dr. Plager board certified as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Plager, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Plager speak?
Dr. Plager and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Plager treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Plager diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Plager. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Farsightedness
- Astigmatism
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Blurred vision
- Distorted vision
- Irregular cornea
- Difficulty Seeing Up Close
- Blurry Near Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
- H5201: Hypermetropia, right eye
- H52229: Regular astigmatism, unspecified eye
- H52209: Unspecified astigmatism, unspecified eye
- H5211: Myopia, right eye
- H5202: Hypermetropia, left eye
Also known as:
- Alternating Walleye
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Walleye
- Inward Turning Eye
- Esotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
Also known as:
- Retinoblastoma
- Eye Cancer
- Retinoblastoma Treatment (PDQ®)
- Retinal Cancer
- Malignant Retinal Tumor
- Childhood Eye Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C6921: Malignant neoplasm of right retina
- C6922: Malignant neoplasm of left retina
Also known as:
- Droopy Eyelid at Birth
- Blepharospasm
- Birth Defects
- Eye Disease
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Congenital Blepharoptosis
- Infant Ptosis
- Newborn Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q100: Congenital ptosis
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Absence of Eye Lens
- Eye Disease
- Aphakia
- Missing eye lens
- No natural lens in eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2703: Aphakia, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Plager perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Plager performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Plager. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery (Repeat)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus (Superior Oblique)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
- Squint Surgery
- Repeat Strabismus Repair
- Superior Oblique Muscle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67331: Strabismus surgery on patient with previous eye surgery or injury that did not involve the extraocular muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67318: Strabismus surgery, any procedure, superior oblique muscle
Also known as:
- Retina Lesion Treatment
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Retinal Lesion Destruction
- Macular Edema Treatment
- Retinal Tumor Treatment
- Eye Lesion Cryotherapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67208: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; cryotherapy, diathermy
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
CPT Codes:
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Carotid artery angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Intracranial carotid angiography
- Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
CPT Codes:
- 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Does Dr. Plager accept my insurance?
Dr. Plager accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 274-8103 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Plager accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Plager in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
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EyeMed
MedImpact
State of Indiana
Steris Corporation
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Where is Dr. Plager's office located?
Dr. David Plager's Primary Practice
705 Riley Hospital Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 274-8103
What is Dr. Plager's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Plager's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922009083.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plager?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Plager
What is Dr. David Plager's specialty?
Dr. Plager is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Indianapolis, IN. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Plager to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Plager affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Plager is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is David Plager accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. David Plager is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Plager offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Plager's office at (317) 274-8103 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Plager?
Please contact Dr. Plager's office at (317) 274-8103 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Plager have?
Dr. David Plager is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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