DR. GEORGE ALLEN PATTERSON III MD
NPI 1386642858
Ophthalmology in Bethesda, MD
NPI Status: Active since July 08, 2005
Contact Information
8218 WISCONSIN AVE
SUITE 316
BETHESDA, MD
ZIP 20814
Phone: (301) 652-7061
Fax: (301) 656-6664
- Individual
- Male
- Ophthalmology
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About GEORGE PATTERSON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for George Patterson, a provider established in Bethesda, Maryland with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1386642858 assigned on July 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number D0027501 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.
- NPI
- 1386642858
- Provider Name
- DR. GEORGE ALLEN PATTERSON III MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 8218 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 316 BETHESDA, MD 20814
- Location Phone
- (301) 652-7061
- Location Fax
- (301) 656-6664
- Mailing Address
- 8218 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 316 BETHESDA, MD 20814
- Mailing Phone
- (301) 652-7061
- Mailing Fax
- (301) 656-6664
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 07-08-2005
- Last Update Date
- 12-30-2009
- Code Navigator
Ophthalmologists like George Patterson specialize in diagnosing and treating eye conditions. They may perform surgeries to correct vision issues or prevent vision loss due to diseases like glaucoma. Additionally, they can provide eyeglasses, prescribe contact lenses, and offer other vision-related services.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Ophthalmology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207W00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- D0027501
- License State
- MD
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Max 70/50 $6700 - PPO
- Blue Max 90/70 $1500 - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 50/50 $3300 - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 50/50 $7500 Standardized Plan - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 60/40 $5000 Standardized Plan - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 75/55 $1500 Standardized Plan - PPO
- Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 - PPO
- Blue Saver 90/70 $3200 - PPO
- BlueSelect Bronze Basic - PPO
- BlueSelect Bronze Core - PPO
- BlueSelect Expanded Bronze Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO
- BlueSelect Gold Core - PPO
- BlueSelect Gold HealthPlus - PPO
- BlueSelect Gold Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO
- BlueSelect Silver Classic - PPO
- BlueSelect Silver Classic without Kid's Dental - PPO
- BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus - PPO
- BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus without Kid's Dental - PPO
- BlueSelect Silver Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 017592 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | MEDICARE NUMBER | |
| D05840 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
George Patterson is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient complete exam of visual system
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
Exam of visual field with extended testing
Imaging of optic nerve
New patient complete exam of visual system
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.
This service was performed 339 times for 330 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 176 times for 120 patientsAn 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.
This service was performed 48 times for 46 patientsImaging 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).
This service was performed 15 times for 15 patientsA new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
This service was performed 58 times for 58 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 20814 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $147.85
- Minimum New Patient Price $65.18
- Maximum New Patient Price $194.86
- Average New Patient Copayment $36.96
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $16.29
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $48.71
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $80.66
- Minimum Established Patient Price $21.4
- Maximum Established Patient Price $158.88
- Average Established Patient Copayment $20.16
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.35
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $39.72
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation of Use of Specialist Reports Back to Referring Clinician or Group to Close Referral Loop | Yes | N/A |
| Performance of regular practices that include providing specialist reports back to the referring individual MIPS eligible clinician or group to close the referral loop or where the referring individual MIPS eligible clinician or group initiates regular inquiries to specialist for specialist reports which could be documented or noted in the EHR technology. | ||
| Use of QCDR to promote standard practices, tools and processes in practice for improvement in care coordination | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in a Qualified Clinical Data Registry, demonstrating performance of activities that promote use of standard practices, tools and processes for quality improvement (e.g., documented preventative screening and vaccinations that can be shared across MIPS eligible clinician or groups). | ||
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 8 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 62 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 70 - 62 = 8 | 8 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1386642858 is valid because the calculated check digit 8 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1528051919 | JUVENAL RODOLFO GOICOCHEA MD Individual | Surgery | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 212 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 657-9445 |
| 1124006804 | DR. JEAN-PIERRE MARCEL FAURE MD Individual | Family Medicine | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE P 9 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 656-0128 |
| 1982634341 | PAUL J. MACKOUL M.D. Individual | Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology) | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 414 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (410) 990-4480 |
| 1265466775 | CHRISTOPHER UNGER M.D Individual | Specialist | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE SUIT 208 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 986-9495 |
| 1477563310 | DR. POLLY STEINBERG M.D. Individual | Family Medicine | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE 218 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 907-9550 |
| 1235141011 | DR. JASMINE GATTI Individual | Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine) | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 302 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 656-5671 |
| 1447364302 | DR. CHARLES LEONARD BRORING JR. DDS Individual | Dentist (General Practice) | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 652-1440 |
| 1518075274 | T A DANNY BUI DDS Individual | Dentist (General Practice) | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE #318 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 656-2938 |
| 1952400798 | JUSTIN WASSERMAN M.D. Individual | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 107 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 263-8000 |
| 1144307711 | DR. M LINDA M THOMPSON MD Individual | Family Medicine | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 215 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 652-5454 |
| 1558449835 | FEIFEI HONG LICENSED ACUPUNCTURE Individual | Acupuncturist | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 403 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 654-4778 |
| 1992874739 | LOUIS KOZLOFF MD Individual | Surgery (Vascular Surgery) | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 204 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 652-1208 |
| 1154490910 | HUGH H TROUT III MD Individual | Surgery (Vascular Surgery) | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 204 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 652-1208 |
| 1770644981 | PAULETTE MCMILLAN RD, LN, LAC Individual | Dietitian, Registered | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 304 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 654-9369 |
| 1982768719 | DR. HOUNG KING L.AC., O.M.D. Individual | Acupuncturist | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE #P-16 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 656-6547 |
| 1841340668 | MR. DON GREY DIGGS LIC. ACUPUNCTURIST Individual | Acupuncturist | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 304 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 654-9369 |
| 1790836138 | DR. AVA A KAUFMAN M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 103 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 215-8480 |
| 1689719858 | MARC NMN VATIN MD Individual | Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology) | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE 311 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 951-1050 |
| 1972638849 | DR. JOHN FRANCIS CONAGHAN D.D.S. Individual | Dentist | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE #317 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 654-1777 |
| 1306977301 | DR. SUZAN KOVARICK M.D. Individual | Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology) | 8218 WISCONSIN AVE #104 BETHESDA, MD 20814 (301) 654-9460 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1386642858, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on July 08, 2005
The provider is located at 8218 Wisconsin Ave Suite 316 Bethesda, Md 20814 and the phone number is (301) 652-7061
The provider's speciality is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $147.85 with an average copayment of $36.96 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $80.66 and an average copayment of 20.16. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Established patient complete exam of visual system, Established patient problem focused exam of visual system, Exam of visual field with extended testing, Imaging of optic nerve and New patient complete exam of visual system.
This NPI record was last updated on July 08, 2005. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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