Quick answers
- Does Frank S. Ashburn Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frank S. Ashburn Iii 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 Frank S. Ashburn Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,417 Original Medicare patients and 3,853 services for Frank S. Ashburn Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Frank S. Ashburn Iii's NPI number?
- 1538426051. 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 Frank S. Ashburn Iii, 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 patients | 1,417 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,853 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)1,051 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)826 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)815 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)294 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)192 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 pressure61%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Osteoporosis20%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)17%
Hospitals where Frank S. Ashburn Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Frank S. Ashburn Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- MedStar Washington Hospital CenterWashington, DC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 090011
Practice locations
Addresses where Frank S. Ashburn Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 110 Irving St NW, 1a19Washington, DC 20010 (202) 877‑5329
- 4910 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 21Washington, DC 20016 (202) 686‑6700
- 8330 Boone Blvd, Suite 160Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 442‑8129
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Frank S. Ashburn Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Washington National Eye Center28 clinicians in the group
- Eye Associates of Washington, DC PC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Washington National Eye Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538426051 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians