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Edit this profileWhere to find Hares Banuwal, OD
- Oxon Hill location main office
6178 Oxon Hill Rd Ste 100, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 - Baltimore location
9106 Philadelphia Rd Ste 314, Baltimore, MD 21237 - Baltimore location
2925 Lord Baltimore Dr Ste 300, Baltimore, MD 21244 - Henrico location
2924 Emerywood Pkwy Ste 103, Henrico, VA 23294
About Dr. Banuwal
Hares Banuwal, OD is an optometrist based in Oxon Hill, MD. Hares is a 2019 graduate of State University of New York - State College Optometry. Hares is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Hares cared for 721 Medicare patients across 793 services. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285293100.
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) 839-5555
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6178 OXON HILL RD STE 100
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
9106 Philadelphia Rd Ste 314
Baltimore, MD 21237
2925 Lord Baltimore Dr Ste 300
Baltimore, MD 21244
2924 Emerywood Pkwy Ste 103
Henrico, VA 23294
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
- Astigmatism
- Dry eye
- Nearsightedness
- Pink eye
- Presbyopia
Contact lens issues
- Contact Lens Intolerance
Cornea conditions
- Keratoconus
- Pterygium
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
- Corneal ulcer
Eye inflammation
- Iritis
Eye injuries
- Corneal abrasion
- Foreign Object in Eye
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
- Chalazion
- Ectropion
- Entropion
- Eyelash Lice or Dandruff
Pediatric eye conditions
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Pupil issues
- Unequal Pupil Sizes
Tear duct issues
- Blocked tear duct
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
- Stye Removal
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
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
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
793 services · 721 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
42 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
195 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
68 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
33 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
15 | Less often 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 |
172 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
156 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
78 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
16 | As often as other 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.
Other optometrists at this location 3
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.
Trained at State University of New York - State College Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2019 at State University of New York - State College Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Banuwal specialize in?
Dr. Banuwal is an optometrist in Oxon Hill, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Banuwal located?
Dr. Banuwal is listed at 6178 Oxon Hill Rd Ste 100, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Banuwal's phone number?
The number on file is (301) 839-5555. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Banuwal's NPI number?
Dr. Banuwal's National Provider Identifier is 1285293100. 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. Banuwal go to medical school?
Dr. Banuwal attended State University of New York - State College Optometry, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Banuwal been practicing?
Dr. Banuwal has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Banuwal do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Banuwal performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Banuwal confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Banuwal. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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