Physician Profile
Howard S. Weiss, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Weiss
Howard S. Weiss, MD is a healthcare provider in Chevy Chase, MD specializing in ophthalmology. Howard trained at Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. According to Medicare claims data, Howard cared for 2,919 Medicare patients across 3,801 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
- (301) 657-5700
- 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
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Corneal Ulcer
- Eyelid Inflammation
- Keratoconus
- Pink Eye
- Scratched Cornea
- Surfer's Eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked Tear Duct
- Chalazion
- Droopy Eyelids
Refractive and focusing
- Age-Related Reading Vision Loss
- Astigmatism
- Crossed Eyes
- Farsightedness
- Lazy Eye
- Nearsightedness
Retina and vitreous
- Macular Pucker
- Torn or Detached Retina
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Bulging Eyes
- Eye Inflammation
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal Mapping Scan
- Retinal Dye Test
Cataract and lens
- Lens Implant Exchange
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Turning Surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Tube Shunt Surgery
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Laser Iridotomy
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,801 services · 2,919 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
157 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
72 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
32 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
82 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
921 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
799 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
799 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
460 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
217 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
117 |
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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Chevy Chase 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Weiss specialize in?
Dr. Weiss is an ophthalmology in Chevy Chase, MD. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Weiss located?
Dr. Weiss 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
What is Dr. Weiss's phone number?
The number on file is (301) 657-5700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Weiss's NPI number?
Dr. Weiss's National Provider Identifier is 1528062502. 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. Weiss go to medical school?
Dr. Weiss attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Weiss been practicing?
Dr. Weiss has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Weiss do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Weiss performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused 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. Weiss confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Weiss. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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