Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout OPTICAN
Robert Joseph Optican, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Durham, NC. Robert is a 1988 graduate of Washington University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 3,551 Medicare patients across 4,103 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (919) 684-8111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2301 ERWIN RD
Durham, NC 27705
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,103 services · 3,551 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
1,062 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
844 |
| 3d radiographic procedure | Imaging | 76376 |
564 |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
427 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71275 |
326 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
304 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
165 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74174 |
80 |
| 3d radiographic procedure | Imaging | 76376 |
70 |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
59 |
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 diagnostic radiology specialists 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 diagnostic radiology specialists in Durham 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Optican?
Dr. Optican is a diagnostic radiology in Durham, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Optican's address?
Dr. Optican is listed at 2301 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC 27705. 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. Optican?
The number on file is (919) 684-8111. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Optican's NPI number?
Dr. Optican's National Provider Identifier is 1639272164. 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. Optican train?
Dr. Optican attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Optican been practicing?
Dr. Optican has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Optican perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Optican performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of chest, 2 views. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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