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- 5454 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 950, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
About Dr. Schwartz
Arthur L. Schwartz, MD practices ophthalmology — glaucoma in Chevy Chase, MD. Arthur is a 1968 graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. According to Medicare claims data, Arthur cared for 2,555 Medicare patients across 3,257 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, exam of visual field with extended testing, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124021852.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (301) 654-5114
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5454 WISCONSIN AVE STE 950
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,257 services · 2,555 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
37 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
32 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
924 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
703 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
663 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
552 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
173 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
95 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
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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 — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1968 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 7
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Schwartz?
Dr. Schwartz is an eye doctor in Chevy Chase, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Glaucoma”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schwartz's address?
Dr. Schwartz is listed at 5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 950, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Schwartz?
The number on file is (301) 654-5114. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schwartz's NPI number?
Dr. Schwartz's National Provider Identifier is 1124021852. 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 Dr. Schwartz train?
Dr. Schwartz attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1968. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Schwartz been practicing?
Dr. Schwartz has 58 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1968, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Schwartz perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schwartz performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and exam of visual field with extended testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Schwartz confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Schwartz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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