Physician Profile
Roger W. Newsom, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Newsom
Roger W. Newsom, MD is a healthcare provider in Portsmouth, VA specializing in ophthalmology. Roger trained at Eastern Virginia Medical School, graduating in 1992. Medicare claims data shows Roger provided 6,793 services to 3,526 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient complete exam of visual system, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. This provider record is associated with NPI 1134139975.
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
- (757) 483-0400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3235 ACADEMY AVE SUITE 200
Portsmouth, VA 23703
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
6,793 services · 3,526 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
671 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
80 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
49 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
47 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
29 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
24 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
19 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 11440 |
19 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Snip incision of tear duct at inner corner of eye | Procedure | 68440 |
15 | 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 7
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 Portsmouth 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Eastern Virginia Medical School 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Eastern Virginia Medical School 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. Newsom specialize in?
Dr. Newsom is an eye doctor in Portsmouth, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Newsom located?
Dr. Newsom is listed at 3235 Academy Ave Suite 200, Portsmouth, VA 23703. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Newsom's phone number?
The number on file is (757) 483-0400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Newsom?
Dr. Newsom's National Provider Identifier is 1134139975. 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. Newsom go to medical school?
Dr. Newsom attended Eastern Virginia Medical School, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Newsom have?
Dr. Newsom has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Newsom do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Newsom performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid; provides treatments such as established 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
Is Dr. Newsom's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Newsom. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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