Dr Robert Frederic Stephens, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Bethesda, MD

Dr Robert Frederic Stephens, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Bethesda, Maryland. He went to Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Capital Eye Care Llc and his current practice location is 6720a Rockledge Dr Ste 200, Bethesda, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 530-5200.

Dr Robert Frederic Stephens is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D0024928) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1568469286.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Frederic Stephens, MD
6720a Rockledge Dr Ste 200,
Bethesda, MD 20817-1888
(301) 530-5200
(301) 493-6577

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Frederic Stephens
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience53 Years
Location6720a Rockledge Dr Ste 200, Bethesda, Maryland
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Robert Frederic Stephens attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568469286
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/03/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921063520
  • Enrollment ID: I20110316000631

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Frederic Stephens such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568469286NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist D0024928 (Maryland)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Capital Eye Care Llc49819473069

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Robert Frederic Stephens allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCapital Eye Care Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548720394
PECOS PAC ID: 4981947306
Enrollment ID: O20190528000566

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Robert Frederic Stephens is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Robert Frederic Stephens, MD
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 400,
Bethesda, MD 20817-1842

Ph: (301) 530-5200
Dr Robert Frederic Stephens, MD
6720a Rockledge Dr Ste 200,
Bethesda, MD 20817-1888

Ph: (301) 530-5200

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