Doctor Profile

Eye Care · Ophthalmology

John R. Fitz

MD · Ophthalmology · Saint Louis University School Of Medicine
140 WESTMOUNT DR
Farmington, MO 63640
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 44+ Years Practicing
2.4K
Medicare Patients / yr
18
Procedures Billed
44
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Fitz

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Missouri, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Fitz is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 63640, MO — the Ophthalmology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (573) 756-2020 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Fitz Does

Dr. Fitz served 2,378 Medicare patients across 2,706 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 54% above the average Ophthalmology in Missouri (1,547 patients across 187 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)587572
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)485369
Imaging of retina (92134)293243
Photography of the retina (92250)233229
Imaging of optic nerve (92133)201181

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Fitz billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Fitz is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Parkland Health Center

Farmington, MO
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Fitz practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Fitz offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 140 WESTMOUNT DR, Farmington, MO 63640
Phone: (573) 756-2020

Area Safety Grade

C-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

31 min

Average commute time in this zip · 88% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

98.2165

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Eye Care Doctors near 63640, MO

If Dr. Fitz isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest eye care doctors near 63640, MO:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Courtney R. KwanOptometry649<1 mi
Kaitlyn E. LukefahrOptometry272<1 mi
Clint M. WolkOptometry925<1 mi
Alison M. BurdOptometry62<1 mi
Kayce A. StrohmeyerOptometry115<1 mi
Shana W. RoseOphthalmology1.4K1.2 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Fitz takes three steps:

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John R. Fitz: Common Questions

Does Dr. Fitz accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Fitz is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Fitz depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 63640, MO →
Where is Dr. Fitz's office?
Dr. Fitz practices at 140 WESTMOUNT DR, Farmington, MO 63640. Phone: (573) 756-2020.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Fitz accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (573) 756-2020 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 63640, MO to see available options.
Does Dr. Fitz offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Fitz as offering telehealth. Call the office at (573) 756-2020 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Fitz?
Dr. Fitz graduated in 1982 and has been practicing for approximately 44 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Fitz treated 2,378 Medicare patients across 18 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Fitz is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (573) 756-2020 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology → • Privacy policy

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