Richard Birdsong, M.D.
NPI 1699871301 · Ophthalmology Physician · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Birdsong, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1699871301).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699871301
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11334 (MS)
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
- 2006-09-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Birdsong's NPI number?
- Richard Birdsong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699871301, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Birdsong's specialty?
- Richard Birdsong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Birdsong located?
- Richard Birdsong's practice location on file with NPPES is Walter Reed Army Medical Center Opthalmology Service, Washington, DC 20307-0001.
- What is Richard Birdsong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Birdsong is (202) 782-6966.
- Does Richard Birdsong accept Medicare?
- Richard Birdsong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Birdsong's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Birdsong's NPI (1699871301) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.