Physician Profile
Salim I. Butrus, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Butrus
Based in Washington, DC, Salim I. Butrus, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Salim cared for 2,450 Medicare patients across 3,731 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, exam of visual field with extended testing, and imaging of optic nerve.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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) 544-1900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
650 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE SUITE 270
Washington, DC 20003
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
3,731 services · 2,450 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
296 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
43 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
103 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
103 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
354 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
342 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
290 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
249 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
159 | More often than most 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.
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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1979 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 8
Providers in DC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Salim I. Butrus specialize in?
Salim I. Butrus 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
Where is Salim I. Butrus located?
Salim I. Butrus is listed at 650 Pennsylvania Ave Se Suite 270, Washington, DC 20003. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Salim I. Butrus's phone number?
The number on file is (202) 544-1900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Salim I. Butrus's NPI number?
Salim I. Butrus's National Provider Identifier is 1275594970. 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 Salim I. Butrus train?
Salim I. Butrus attended Other, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Salim I. Butrus been practicing?
Salim I. Butrus has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Salim I. Butrus do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Salim I. Butrus performs procedures including laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Salim I. Butrus confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Salim I. Butrus. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.