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DR. ROBERT FREDERIC STEPHENS M.D.
NPI 1568469286
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Bethesda, MD

Active since July 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.66/100
CMS Quality Rating
6720A ROCKLEDGE DR STE 200, BETHESDA, MD 20817(301) 530-5200(301) 493-6577 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 3, 2019, Mar 30, 2017, Feb 25, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Robert Frederic Stephens M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT FREDERIC STEPHENS M.D. (NPI 1568469286) is an individual retina specialist in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0024928) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Bethesda, and is a graduate of Washington University School Of Medicine (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568469286
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0107X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT FREDERIC STEPHENSCredential: M.D.
Location Address6720A ROCKLEDGE DR STE 200Bethesda, MD 20817-1888
Mailing Address6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 400Bethesda, MD 20817-1842 · (301) 530-5200 · Fax (301) 493-6577
Phone(301) 530-5200
Fax(301) 493-6577
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWashington University School Of MedicineGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1568469286 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Retina SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0107X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0024928
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
6720A ROCKLEDGE DR STE 200, Bethesda, MD 20817
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 400Bethesda, MD 20817-1842 · Phone (301) 530-5200 · Fax (301) 493-6577

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert Frederic Stephens M.d. 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 ID8921063520
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110316000631
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 11

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.

Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
804 services417 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.
546 services402 patients
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.
202 services96 patients
Injection of drug into eye 67028
An injection into the eye is a procedure where a medication is delivered directly into your eye to treat various conditions. A local anesthetic is applied to numb the eye, ensuring minimal discomfort. The drug helps manage diseases like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.
128 services32 patients
Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg J0178
Aflibercept injection is a treatment for certain eye conditions that affect vision. It works by blocking abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye, which can cause vision loss. The medication is administered directly into the eye by a healthcare professional.
98 services12 patients
Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg J9035
Bevacizumab is a medication given through an injection. It's designed to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that cancer cells need to grow and spread. The 10 mg dose refers to the amount of the drug in the injection.
82 services22 patients

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.

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.

83.66/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost45.54

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

ALEXANDER FERDOWS BATEN-TSCHAN
Ophthalmology (Glaucoma Specialist)
6720A ROCKLEDGE DR STE 200
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Montgomery County (301) 493-9600
DR. DAVID LELAND PARVER M.D.
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
6720A ROCKLEDGE DR STE 200
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Montgomery County (301) 530-5200
DR. FADI PHILIP NASRALLAH M.D.
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
6720A ROCKLEDGE DR STE 200
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Montgomery County (301) 530-5200
ASPEN CHUN OD
Optometrist
6720A ROCKLEDGE DR STE 200
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Montgomery County (301) 493-9600
JORDAN LAWRENCE HEFFEZ M.D.
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
6720A ROCKLEDGE DR STE 200
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Montgomery County (301) 530-5200
CAPITAL EYE CARE LLC
Ophthalmology
6720A ROCKLEDGE DR STE 200
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Montgomery County (301) 530-5200

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 Robert Stephens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Stephens is 1568469286. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2005.

Where is Robert Stephens located?

Robert Stephens practices at 6720A Rockledge Dr Ste 200, Bethesda, MD 20817. The listed phone number is (301) 530-5200.

What is Robert Stephens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0107X.

Is Robert Stephens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Stephens 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 Robert Stephens was last updated on December 3, 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.