MR. HOWARD S WEISS MD
NPI 1528062502
Ophthalmology in Chevy Chase, MD
Active since June 08, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.42/100
CMS Quality Rating
5454 WISCONSIN AVE, STE 950, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815(301) 657-5700(301) 654-9132 Get Directions Write a Review
About Mr. Howard S Weiss Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MR. HOWARD S WEISS MD (NPI 1528062502) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Chevy Chase, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D40967) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (1984).
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1528062502
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. HOWARD S WEISSCredential: MD
Location Address5454 WISCONSIN AVE, STE 950Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6912
Mailing Address5454 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 950Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6912 · (301) 657-5700 · Fax (301) 654-9132
Phone(301) 657-5700
Fax(301) 654-9132
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 10, 2019
✔ NPI 1528062502 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D40967
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.
5454 WISCONSIN AVE, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
✔
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Mr. Howard S Weiss Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
PECOS PAC ID6800981283
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100927000877
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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
921 services487 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
799 services750 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
799 services550 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
460 services444 patients
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136
This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.
217 services167 patients
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984
This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
157 services102 patients
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20815 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.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
93.42/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practiceQuality
100
Improvement Activities
40
Cost
78.08
Reported Quality Measures
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
76%50 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
100%50 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Cataracts: 20/40 or Better Visual Acuity within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of uncomplicated cataract who had cataract surgery and no significant ocular conditions impacting the visual outcome of surgery and had best-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better (distance…
100%67 patients
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
95%64 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%4,903 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
76%4,692 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%914 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
91%1,742 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 93% · 1,069 patients
93%1,069 patients
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
86%525 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
99%1,742 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%1,742 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 1,294 patients
0%1,294 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
General Practice
5454 WISCONSIN AVE, BARLOW BUILDING, 11TH FLOOR
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
5454 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1000
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Dentist (General Practice)
5454 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 635
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Ophthalmology
5454 WISCONSIN AVE, STE 950
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Physical Therapist
5454 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 600- PHYSICAL THERAPY
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
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 Howard Weiss's NPI number?
The NPI number for Howard Weiss is 1528062502. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2005.
Where is Howard Weiss located?
Howard Weiss practices at 5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 950, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. The listed phone number is (301) 657-5700.
What is Howard Weiss's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Howard Weiss enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Howard Weiss is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Howard Weiss was last updated on October 10, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Mr. Howard S Weiss, MD · NPI 1528062502
Ophthalmology physician in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 8, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1528062502 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 8, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** D40967 (Maryland)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 5454 WISCONSIN AVE, STE 950, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6912
- **Phone:** (301) 657-5700 · **Fax:** (301) 654-9132
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** Tufts University School Of Medicine, class of 1984
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 10, 2019
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1528062502) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.