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RICHARD ALAN CHEFETZ M.D.
NPI 1780648832
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Washington, DC

Active since April 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
4612 49TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016(202) 966-0224(202) 244-5676 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Richard Alan Chefetz M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD ALAN CHEFETZ M.D. (NPI 1780648832) is an individual psychiatry provider in Washington, District Of Columbia, licensed in District Of Columbia (MD18195) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780648832
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD ALAN CHEFETZCredential: M.D.
Location Address4612 49TH ST NWWashington, DC 20016-4321
Mailing Address4612 49th St NwWashington, DC 20016-4321 · (202) 966-0224 · Fax (202) 244-5676
Phone(202) 966-0224
Fax(202) 244-5676
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2007
✔ NPI 1780648832 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in DC · MD18195
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
4612 49TH ST NW, Washington, DC 20016
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINB06666DC
Medicare PIN721786DC

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 (PECOS)

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

PECOS PAC ID1456548486
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101203000008
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 20016 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
$194.86 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $48.71 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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

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

MRS. KATHRYN JUDITH CHEFETZ MSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
4612 49TH ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016
District of Columbia (202) 362-4938

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 Chefetz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Chefetz is 1780648832. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2006.

Where is Richard Chefetz located?

Richard Chefetz practices at 4612 49th St NW, Washington, DC 20016. The listed phone number is (202) 966-0224.

What is Richard Chefetz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Richard Chefetz enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Chefetz was last updated on November 29, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.