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Ophthalmology

Hylton R. Mayer, MD

Sees patients in Chevy Chase, MD · Vienna, VA · Maryland, Virginia

Summary

Dr. Hylton R. Mayer, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2 Wisconsin Cir, Suite 500, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Phone: (301) 215-7100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Hylton R. Mayer had 828 Original Medicare patients and 3,211 services. NPI 1174568695. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2 Wisconsin Cir, Suite 500, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (301) 215‑7100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Eye Doctors of Washington PC
  • Medical school: Medical College Of Ohio · graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Hylton R. Mayer, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Hylton R. Mayer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hylton R. Mayer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Hylton R. Mayer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 828 Original Medicare patients and 3,211 services for Hylton R. Mayer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Hylton R. Mayer's NPI number?
1174568695. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Hylton R. Mayer, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients828
Services billed to Medicare3,211
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)607 services
  2. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)411 services
  3. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)389 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)379 services
  5. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)332 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure63%
  • Arthritis39%
  • Ischemic heart disease20%
  • Osteoporosis19%
  • Diabetes16%

Practice locations

Addresses where Hylton R. Mayer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Hylton R. Mayer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eye Doctors of Washington PC15 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Chevy Chase

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chevy Chase, MD — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Eye Doctors of Washington PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Ohio
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1174568695
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians