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- 1040 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, MD 21401
About Dr. Songwe
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Gwendoline Z. Songwe, O.D. practices in Annapolis, MD. According to Medicare claims data, Gwendoline cared for 2,745 Medicare patients across 4,377 services. The services billed most often include microfluid analysis of tears, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1720429368 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
- (410) 266-6003
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1040 ANNAPOLIS MALL
Annapolis, MD 21401
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
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
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 exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
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
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,377 services · 2,745 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
70 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
456 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
377 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
317 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
301 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
267 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
48 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Microfluid analysis of tears | Lab test | 83861 |
1,500 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
649 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
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.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Annapolis 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2012 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Gwendoline Z. Songwe's specialty?
Gwendoline Z. Songwe is an optometrist in Annapolis, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Gwendoline Z. Songwe?
Gwendoline Z. Songwe is listed at 1040 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, MD 21401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Gwendoline Z. Songwe?
The number on file is (410) 266-6003. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Gwendoline Z. Songwe's NPI number?
Gwendoline Z. Songwe's National Provider Identifier is 1720429368. 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 Gwendoline Z. Songwe's education?
Gwendoline Z. Songwe attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Gwendoline Z. Songwe been practicing?
Gwendoline Z. Songwe has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Gwendoline Z. Songwe known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Gwendoline Z. Songwe performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; 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 retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Gwendoline Z. Songwe confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Gwendoline Z. Songwe. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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