George Patterson, MD
NPI 1386642858 · Ophthalmology Physician · Bethesda, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Patterson, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Bethesda, MD (NPI 1386642858).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386642858
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- D0027501 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
359 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 171 | $140 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 105 | $100 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 34 | $72 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 32 | $166 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 17 | $40 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $40–$166 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$97 across 3 records (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
- 2005-07-08
- Last updated
- 2009-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Patterson's NPI number?
- George Patterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386642858, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Patterson's specialty?
- George Patterson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Patterson located?
- George Patterson's practice location on file with NPPES is 8218 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-3107.
- What is George Patterson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Patterson is (301) 652-7061.
- Does George Patterson accept Medicare?
- George Patterson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Patterson's NPI active?
- Yes — George Patterson's NPI (1386642858) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.