Provider Profile
Alexander F. Baten-Tschan
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Alexander Baten-Tschan
Alexander F. Baten-Tschan practices ophthalmology — glaucoma in Bethesda, MD. Alexander is a 2018 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine. Alexander is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Alexander provided 2,030 services to 1,802 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, exam of visual field with extended testing, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (301) 493-9600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6720A ROCKLEDGE DR STE 200
Bethesda, MD 20817
500 J Clyde Morris Blvd Fl 2
Newport News, VA 23601
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,030 services · 1,802 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
80 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
340 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
270 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
215 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
91 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
43 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Measurement of corneal pressure | Treatment | 92145 |
40 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Alexander F. Baten-Tschan's specialty?
Alexander F. Baten-Tschan is an eye doctor in Bethesda, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Glaucoma”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Alexander F. Baten-Tschan?
Alexander F. Baten-Tschan is listed at 6720A Rockledge Dr Ste 200, Bethesda, MD 20817. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Alexander F. Baten-Tschan?
The number on file is (301) 493-9600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Alexander F. Baten-Tschan?
Alexander F. Baten-Tschan's National Provider Identifier is 1205333457. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Alexander F. Baten-Tschan's education?
Alexander F. Baten-Tschan attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Alexander F. Baten-Tschan have?
Alexander F. Baten-Tschan has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Alexander F. Baten-Tschan known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Alexander F. Baten-Tschan performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and incision to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Alexander F. Baten-Tschan's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alexander F. Baten-Tschan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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