DR. RICHARD M CHAVIS M.D.
NPI 1285654905
Ophthalmology in Bethesda, MD

Active since July 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled
6430 ROCKLEDGE DR, 270, BETHESDA, MD 20817(301) 493-9600(301) 493-9235 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 16, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Richard M Chavis M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RICHARD M CHAVIS M.D. (NPI 1285654905) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0019000) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285654905
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD M CHAVISCredential: M.D.
Location Address6430 ROCKLEDGE DR, 270Bethesda, MD 20817-1805
Mailing Address6430 Rockledge Dr, 270Bethesda, MD 20817-1805 · (301) 493-9600 · Fax (301) 493-9235
Fax(301) 493-9235
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 16, 2009
NPI 1285654905 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in MD · D0019000
Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

6430 ROCKLEDGE DR, Bethesda, MD 20817

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINC61437MD

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard M Chavis M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20817 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Orthopaedic Surgery
6430 ROCKLEDGE DR, 510
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6430 ROCKLEDGE DR, 160
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Orthopaedic Surgery
6430 ROCKLEDGE DR, SUITE 510
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
6430 ROCKLEDGE DR, SUITE 510
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Ophthalmology
6430 ROCKLEDGE DR, SUITE 270
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Ophthalmology
6430 ROCKLEDGE DR, 270
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Social Worker (Clinical)
6430 ROCKLEDGE DR
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Plastic Surgery
6430 ROCKLEDGE DR, SUITE 100
BETHESDA, MD 20817

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Chavis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Chavis is 1285654905. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2006.

Where is Richard Chavis located?

Richard Chavis practices at 6430 Rockledge Dr 270, Bethesda, MD 20817. The listed phone number is (301) 493-9600.

What is Richard Chavis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Richard Chavis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Chavis is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Chavis was last updated on November 16, 2009. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.