Frank Ashburn, MD
NPI 1538426051 · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Ashburn, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1538426051).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538426051
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,797 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 1,051 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 826 | $144 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 815 | $102 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 294 | $596 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 192 | $53 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 421 | 126 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 171 | 61 |
| Timolol Maleate | 112 | 44 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 101 | 92 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 53 | 14 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 46 | 16 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 39 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,064 across 20 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
- 2012-04-20
- Last updated
- 2018-07-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Ashburn's NPI number?
- Frank Ashburn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538426051, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Ashburn's specialty?
- Frank Ashburn is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frank Ashburn located?
- Frank Ashburn's practice location on file with NPPES is 4910 Massachusetts Ave Nw Ste 21, Washington, DC 20016.
- What is Frank Ashburn's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Ashburn is (202) 686-6700.
- Does Frank Ashburn accept Medicare?
- Frank Ashburn is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Ashburn's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Ashburn's NPI (1538426051) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.