Chryssa Bender, O.D.
NPI 1356428171 · Optometrist · Mount Airy, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chryssa Bender, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Mount Airy, MD (NPI 1356428171).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356428171
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TA1996 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
345 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 95 | $95 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 88 | $39 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 80 | $131 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 25 | $154 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 23 | $36 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 21 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2009-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chryssa Bender's NPI number?
- Chryssa Bender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356428171, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chryssa Bender's specialty?
- Chryssa Bender is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Chryssa Bender located?
- Chryssa Bender's practice location on file with NPPES is 1517 Ridgeside Dr, Mount Airy, MD 21771-5285.
- What is Chryssa Bender's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chryssa Bender is (301) 829-2221.
- Does Chryssa Bender accept Medicare?
- Chryssa Bender is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chryssa Bender's NPI active?
- Yes — Chryssa Bender's NPI (1356428171) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.