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MOSES K ALBERT MD
NPI 1740359017
Dermatology in Chevy Chase, MD

Active since November 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5454 WISCONSIN AVE STE 1400, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815(301) 951-7905(301) 951-7011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2025, May 8, 2023, Jul 21, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Moses K Albert Md NPPES

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

MOSES K ALBERT MD (NPI 1740359017) is an individual dermatology provider in Chevy Chase, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0029651) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Bethesda, and is a graduate of Washington University School Of Medicine (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740359017
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameMOSES K ALBERTCredential: MD
Location Address5454 WISCONSIN AVE STE 1400Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6931
Mailing Address5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1400Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6931 · (301) 951-7905 · Fax (301) 951-7011
Phone(301) 951-7905
Fax(301) 951-7011
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSWashington University School Of MedicineGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1740359017 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · D0029651✔ Licensed in VA · 0101033804
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
5454 WISCONSIN AVE STE 1400, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 17209 Armat DrBethesda, MD 20817-2107 · Phone (240) 505-5155 · Fax (301) 365-0083

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

Moses K Albert 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 ID8022193135
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080313000611
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.

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
307 services65 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
239 services168 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
98 services75 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
90 services81 patients
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 17110
"Destruction of skin growth" refers to a procedure where 1-14 abnormal skin growths are removed. This is done using methods such as freezing, burning, or laser therapy. It helps prevent the growth from causing discomfort or turning into a more serious condition.
83 services65 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
60 services60 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
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Biopsy Follow-Up
Percentage of new patients whose biopsy results have been reviewed and communicated to the primary care/referring physician and patient by the performing physician
17%296 patients1/55-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.
9%5,625 patients1/55-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.
92%1,562 patients4/55-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.
3%267 patients1/55-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.
33%1,567 patients2/55-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
21%56 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
34%1,577 patients2/55-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…
32%1,567 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Psoriasis: Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention for Patients with Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients on a Biological Immune Response Modifier
Percentage of patients whose providers are ensuring active tuberculosis prevention either through yearly negative standard tuberculosis screening tests or are reviewing the patient's history to determine if they have had appropriate management for a recent or…
24%33 patients
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
73%284 patients
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

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

SAMANTHA ADRIENNE TOERGE MD
Dermatology
5454 WISCONSIN AVE STE 1400
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 951-7905

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 Moses Albert's NPI number?

The NPI number for Moses Albert is 1740359017. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2006.

Where is Moses Albert located?

Moses Albert practices at 5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1400, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. The listed phone number is (301) 951-7905.

What is Moses Albert's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Moses Albert enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Moses Albert 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 Moses Albert was last updated on May 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.