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Edit this profileWhere to find Thomas E. Clinch, MD
- Chevy Chase location main office
2 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 230, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 - Washington location
1016 16th St NW Bsmt Ll, Washington, DC 20036
About Dr. Clinch
Based in Chevy Chase, MD, Thomas E. Clinch, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 127 Medicare patients across 155 services. The services billed most often include microfluid analysis of tears, photography of the retina, and established patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1437186350 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (301) 215-7100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2 WISCONSIN CIRCLE SUITE 230
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
1016 16th St NW Bsmt Ll
Washington, DC 20036
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
155 services · 127 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Microfluid analysis of tears | Lab test | 83861 |
42 | 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 |
14 | Less 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Other eye doctors in Chevy Chase 2
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 7
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Clinch?
Dr. Clinch is an eye doctor in Chevy Chase, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Clinch's address?
Dr. Clinch is listed at 2 Wisconsin Circle Suite 230, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. 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. Clinch?
The number on file is (301) 215-7100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Clinch's NPI number?
Dr. Clinch's National Provider Identifier is 1437186350. 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
How long has Dr. Clinch been practicing?
Dr. Clinch has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dr. Clinch perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Clinch performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Clinch confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Clinch. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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