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- 6311 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306
About Dr. Paster
Based in Alexandria, VA, Mark A. Paster, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Mark graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2000. Mark is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Mark provided 2,855 services to 2,729 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, x-ray of chest, 2 views, and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. NPI 1770656365 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (703) 647-6087
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6311 RICHMOND HWY
Alexandria, VA 22306
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,855 services · 2,729 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
305 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
337 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
41 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
32 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
27 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
22 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
22 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 71101 |
22 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
18 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest | Imaging | 74022 |
15 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Alexandria 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Eastern Virginia Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2000 at Eastern Virginia Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Mark A. Paster specialize in?
Mark A. Paster is a family practice in Alexandria, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Mark A. Paster located?
Mark A. Paster is listed at 6311 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Mark A. Paster's phone number?
The number on file is (703) 647-6087. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Mark A. Paster?
Mark A. Paster's National Provider Identifier is 1770656365. 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 Mark A. Paster train?
Mark A. Paster attended Eastern Virginia Medical School, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Mark A. Paster have?
Mark A. Paster has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Mark A. Paster do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Mark A. Paster performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Mark A. Paster's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Mark A. Paster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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