JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
NPI 1720948722
Optometrist in Bethesda, MD

Active since November 13, 2025
6420 ROCKLEDGE DR, BETHESDA, MD 20817(410) 955-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Johns Hopkins University NPPES

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

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (NPI 1720948722), doing business as Jhu-6420 Rockledge Dr-provider Type: 12-vision Care Providers, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Bethesda, Maryland and active in the NPI registry since November 2025. The organization lists Nicholas Giarratano, Director, Provider Enrollment, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720948722
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Location Address6420 ROCKLEDGE DRBethesda, MD 20817-7837
Mailing Address6201 Greenleigh AveMiddle River, MD 21220-2004 · (410) 933-0000 · Fax (410) 500-4266
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNicholas GiarratanoDirector, Provider Enrollment · (410) 933-0000
Enumeration DateNovember 13, 2025
NPPES CertifiedNovember 13, 2025
NPI 1720948722 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
6420 ROCKLEDGE DR, Bethesda, MD 20817

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsJhu-6420 Rockledge Dr-provider Type: 12-vision Care Providers

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

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.

Ophthalmology
6420 ROCKLEDGE DR, SUITE 4900
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Hospitalist
6420 ROCKLEDGE DR, 2200
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
6420 ROCKLEDGE DR, SUITE 3900
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Plastic Surgery
6420 ROCKLEDGE DR, SUITE 2300
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Orthopaedic Surgery
6420 ROCKLEDGE DR, SUITE 2200
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
6420 ROCKLEDGE DR
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Internal Medicine
6420 ROCKLEDGE DR
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
6420 ROCKLEDGE DR, #2500
BETHESDA, MD 20817

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What is Johns Hopkins University's NPI number?

The NPI number for Johns Hopkins University is 1720948722. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 13, 2025. The provider is doing business as Jhu-6420 Rockledge Dr-Provider Type: 12-Vision Care Providers.

Where is Johns Hopkins University located?

Johns Hopkins University is located at 6420 Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817. The listed phone number is (410) 955-5000.

What is Johns Hopkins University's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Johns Hopkins University was last updated on November 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.