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- 1517 Ridgeside Dr, Mount Airy, MD 21771
About Dr. Bender
Based in Mount Airy, MD, Chryssa M. Bender, O.D. is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. Chryssa graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2005. Chryssa is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Chryssa provided 345 services to 332 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, photography of the retina, and established patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1356428171 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 829-2221
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1517 RIDGESIDE DR
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
- Contact Lens Intolerance
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Eye Sunburn
Eye conditions
- Broken Blood Vessel in Eye
Eye discomfort
- Burning Eyes
- Discharge from Eye
- Red Eyes
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
- Iritis
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
- Eye Allergies
- Eye Pain
- Watery Eyes
Eye surface issues
- Yellow Bump on Eye
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
- Unequal Pupil Sizes
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Contact lens fitting
- Dry eye treatment
- Eye exam
- Glasses prescription
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops Fitting
- IPL for Dry Eye
- LipiFlow Treatment
- Meibomian Gland Expression
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Eyelid treatments
General exams
- School Vision Screening Follow-Up
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- Corneal Cross-Linking Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
- PRK Evaluation
Tear duct procedures
- Flushing of Tear Ducts
Therapy
- Sports Vision Training
- Vision Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
- Myopia Management
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
345 services · 332 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
88 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
80 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
25 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
95 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
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 optometry specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other optometry specialists in Mount Airy 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Photography of the retina 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Chryssa M. Bender?
Chryssa M. Bender is an optometry in Mount Airy, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Chryssa M. Bender's address?
Chryssa M. Bender is listed at 1517 Ridgeside Dr, Mount Airy, MD 21771. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Chryssa M. Bender?
The number on file is (301) 829-2221. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Chryssa M. Bender?
Chryssa M. Bender's National Provider Identifier is 1356428171. 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 Chryssa M. Bender train?
Chryssa M. Bender attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Chryssa M. Bender have?
Chryssa M. Bender has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Chryssa M. Bender perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Chryssa M. Bender provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete 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 Chryssa M. Bender's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Chryssa M. Bender. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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