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- 6430 Rockledge Dr, 270, Bethesda, MD 20817
About Dr. Heltzer
James M. Heltzer, MD is a healthcare provider in Bethesda, MD specializing in ophthalmology. James trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 4,273 Medicare patients across 5,085 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve, and exam of visual field with extended testing. This provider record is associated with NPI 1336171248.
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) 493-9600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6430 ROCKLEDGE DR 270
Bethesda, MD 20817
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
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
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,085 services · 4,273 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
210 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
65 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
34 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,566 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
674 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
620 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
478 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
477 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
254 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors 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.
Other eye doctors in Bethesda 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at University of Maryland 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 is Dr. Heltzer's specialty?
Dr. Heltzer is an eye doctor in Bethesda, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Heltzer?
Dr. Heltzer is listed at 6430 Rockledge Dr 270, Bethesda, MD 20817. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Heltzer?
The number on file is (301) 493-9600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Heltzer's NPI number?
Dr. Heltzer's National Provider Identifier is 1336171248. 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 Dr. Heltzer's medical education?
Dr. Heltzer attended University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Heltzer been practicing?
Dr. Heltzer has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Heltzer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Heltzer performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and incision to improve eye fluid flow; 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 imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Heltzer confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Heltzer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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