Physician Profile
Andrew J. Adelson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Adelson
Andrew J. Adelson, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Washington, DC. Andrew is a 1982 graduate of University of Maryland School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Andrew cared for 2,211 Medicare patients across 2,692 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (202) 496-9181
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1155 21ST ST NW LBBY M400
Washington, DC 20036
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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
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
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,692 services · 2,211 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
55 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
49 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
24 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
12 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
389 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
375 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
130 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
45 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
40 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
15 |
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.
Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Washington 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at University of Maryland School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 6
Providers in DC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Andrew J. Adelson?
Andrew J. Adelson is an ophthalmology in Washington, DC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Andrew J. Adelson's address?
Andrew J. Adelson is listed at 1155 21St St Nw Lbby M400, Washington, DC 20036. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Andrew J. Adelson?
The number on file is (202) 496-9181. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Andrew J. Adelson's NPI number?
Andrew J. Adelson's National Provider Identifier is 1932107018. 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
Where did Andrew J. Adelson train?
Andrew J. Adelson attended University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Andrew J. Adelson been practicing?
Andrew J. Adelson has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Andrew J. Adelson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Andrew J. Adelson performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; 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 imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Andrew J. Adelson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Andrew J. Adelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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