Richard Chavis, M.D.
NPI 1285654905 · Ophthalmology Physician · Bethesda, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Chavis, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Bethesda, MD (NPI 1285654905).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285654905
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0019000 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-19
- Last updated
- 2009-11-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Chavis's NPI number?
- Richard Chavis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285654905, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Chavis's specialty?
- Richard Chavis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Chavis located?
- Richard Chavis's practice location on file with NPPES is 6430 Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817-1805.
- What is Richard Chavis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Chavis is (301) 493-9600.
- Does Richard Chavis accept Medicare?
- Richard Chavis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Chavis's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Chavis's NPI (1285654905) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-11-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.