Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SCHEFKIND
Based in Alexandria, VA, Mark Jerrold Schefkind, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Mark graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1985.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Schefkind?
Dr. Schefkind is an ophthalmology in Alexandria, VA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schefkind's address?
Dr. Schefkind is listed at 8101 HINSON FARM RD SUITE 103, Alexandria, VA 22306. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Schefkind?
The number on file is (703) 360-0111. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Schefkind's NPI number?
Dr. Schefkind's National Provider Identifier is 1972500650. 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. Schefkind train?
Dr. Schefkind attended Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Schefkind been practising?
Dr. Schefkind has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Schefkind perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schefkind performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; 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 established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Dr. Schefkind confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Schefkind. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (703) 360-0111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8101 HINSON FARM RD SUITE 103
Alexandria, VA 22306
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,644 services · 6,436 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
256 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
89 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
44 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
34 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
102 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
2,381 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
1,380 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,088 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
666 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
517 |
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 1
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 ophthalmology specialists in Alexandria 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 7
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 VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.