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- 1647 Benning Rd Ne, #102, Washington, DC 20002
About Dr. Dotson
Based in Washington, DC, Richard L. Dotson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Richard graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1975. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 288 Medicare patients across 305 services. 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and photography of the retina. NPI 1013019272 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (202) 396-8200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1647 BENNING RD NE #102
Washington, DC 20002
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
305 services · 288 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
67 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
53 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
85 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
67 | 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 2
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 Washington 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 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 1975 at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Photography of the retina 7
Providers in DC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Dotson?
Dr. Dotson is an eye doctor in Washington, DC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Dotson's address?
Dr. Dotson is listed at 1647 Benning Rd Ne #102, Washington, DC 20002. 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. Dotson?
The number on file is (202) 396-8200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Dotson's NPI number?
Dr. Dotson's National Provider Identifier is 1013019272. 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. Dotson train?
Dr. Dotson attended University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 1975. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Dotson been practicing?
Dr. Dotson has 51 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1975, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Dotson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Dotson provides treatments such as photography of the retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Dotson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Dotson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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