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Ophthalmology

Alexander F. Baten-Tschan, MD

Sees patients in Bethesda, MD · Maryland

Summary

Dr. Alexander F. Baten-Tschan, MD is an ophthalmologist at 6720 A Rockledge Dr, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817. Phone: (301) 530-5200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Alexander F. Baten-Tschan had 692 Original Medicare patients and 2,086 services. NPI 1205333457. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 6720 A Rockledge Dr, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817 · Directions
  • Phone: (301) 530‑5200
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Capital Eye Care LLC
  • Medical school: Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine · graduated 2018 (8 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alexander F. Baten-Tschan, 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 Alexander F. Baten-Tschan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alexander F. Baten-Tschan 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 Alexander F. Baten-Tschan see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 692 Original Medicare patients and 2,086 services for Alexander F. Baten-Tschan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Alexander F. Baten-Tschan's NPI number?
1205333457. 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 Alexander F. Baten-Tschan, 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 patients692
Services billed to Medicare2,086
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)484 services
  2. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)340 services
  3. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)270 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)254 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)215 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%
  • Ischemic heart disease20%

Practice locations

Addresses where Alexander F. Baten-Tschan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alexander F. Baten-Tschan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Capital Eye Care LLC12 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Bethesda

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

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Other clinicians in Capital Eye Care LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine
Graduation year2018 (8 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205333457
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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