Quick answers
- Does Richard Garfinkel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Garfinkel 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 Richard Garfinkel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,291 Original Medicare patients and 23,756 services for Richard Garfinkel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard Garfinkel's NPI number?
- 1831163997. 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 Richard Garfinkel, 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 | 1,291 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 23,756 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)6,960 services
- Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg (J0177)5,176 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)3,165 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)2,877 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (92202)2,442 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 pressure68%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Diabetes23%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard Garfinkel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 650Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 656‑8100
- 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, Suite 600Fairfax, VA 22031 (703) 698‑9335
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard Garfinkel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Retina Group of Washington PLLC84 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Chevy Chase
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chevy Chase, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Retina Group of Washington PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | New York University School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831163997 |
| 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
- 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