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Edit this profileWhere to find Muhammad W. Silk, MD
- Annandale location main office
3301 Woodburn Rd, Suite 308, Annandale, VA 22003 - Manassas location
8405 Dorsey Cir Ste 101, Manassas, VA 20110 - Alexandria location
5130 Duke St Ste 9, Alexandria, VA 22304
About Dr. Silk
Muhammad W. Silk, MD is a healthcare provider in Annandale, VA specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Muhammad cared for 1,193 Medicare patients across 1,502 services. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, new patient complete exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. This provider record is associated with NPI 1225124464.
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
- (703) 876-9700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3301 WOODBURN RD SUITE 308
Annandale, VA 22003
8405 Dorsey Cir Ste 101
Manassas, VA 20110
5130 Duke St Ste 9
Alexandria, VA 22304
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
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
1,502 services · 1,193 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
185 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Release of arm or leg nerve | Procedure | 64708 |
77 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Release of nerve using operating microscope | Procedure | 64727 |
76 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
46 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
36 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Release of nerve using operating microscope | Procedure | 64727 |
12 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Release of arm or leg nerve | Procedure | 64708 |
12 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
62 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
36 | As often as other 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 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.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Other 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 VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Silk specialize in?
Dr. Silk is an eye doctor in Annandale, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Silk located?
Dr. Silk is listed at 3301 Woodburn Rd Suite 308, Annandale, VA 22003. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Silk's phone number?
The number on file is (703) 876-9700. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Silk's NPI number?
Dr. Silk's National Provider Identifier is 1225124464. 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. Silk go to medical school?
Dr. Silk attended Other, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Silk been practicing?
Dr. Silk has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Silk do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Silk performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, release of arm or leg nerve and release of nerve using operating microscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as new patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Silk confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Silk. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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